In November 2017, Sollie Cochran walked through the doors of the Cleveland Job Corps Center ready to succeed. He earned his high school diploma from Penn Foster, in addition to the ServSafe, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, and Home Health Aide certifications. He completed the Medical Office Support (MOS) and State-Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) training programs […]
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China Crider
In the winter of 2017, China Crider decided to enroll in Job Corps and started training at the Cleveland center in January 2018. While at Cleveland, China earned her high school diploma from Penn Foster and obtained certifications in ServSafe, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Nursing Assistant, and Home Health Aide. China graduated from Cleveland […]
Cordell Lindsley
Before enrolling in Job Corps, Cordell Lindsley was a 2014 high school graduate from Glenville High School. When he turned 19, Cordell decided to enroll in community college to obtain a degree in international business. He was living with his mom and working at both Marshall’s and Walmart. Unfortunately, it was hard for him to […]
Jordan Ussery
After his father discussed the Job Corps program with him, Jordan Ussery decided to enroll. He earned his high school diploma from Penn Foster, and he obtained his Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, ServSafe, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Phlebotomy Technician, and Certified Electrocardiogram Technician credentials. “Job Corps is not to be considered an alternative to college, but a valuable resource […]
Kaitlin Martin
Fueled with determination, 18-year-old Kaitlin Martin earned her high school diploma from Penn Foster and completed the Nursing Assistant training program in a little under 6 months from the Cleveland Job Corps Center. She also obtained her Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and ServSafe credentials. Kaitlin is working part time at Amara Homecare and Mary […]
Massandje Boduo
Massandje Boduo graduated from Horizon Science Academy, where she was enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. During her senior year, she learned about the Job Corps program and thought it was a good fit for her to continue her education and become certified as a state-tested nursing assistant. Massandje began her training at the Cleveland Job Corps Center on […]
Nevada Daily
Nevada Daily was attending Lutheran East High School when he heard about the Cleveland Job Corps Center from a family member and decided to enroll. He not only wanted to get his high school diploma but train for a career too. “If a student has the ambition and the focus necessary, they can’t go wrong,” […]
Danasia Nunn
Danasia Nunn was a high school dropout who said she didn’t have direction for her life. After being kicked out of her home, Danasia decided to look into Job Corps. On Aug. 27, 2018, Danasia came to the Cleveland Job Corps Center seeking a better life. “Cleveland Job Corps has taken me off the streets,” […]
Raja Tshaka
Before enrolling in the Cleveland Job Corps Center, Raja Tshaka was in and out of her mother’s home and unable to keep a steady job. Wanting to leave home, get her education, and do better for herself and her family, Raja decided to try Job Corps. Raja came to the Cleveland Job Corps Center with […]
Shakia Smith
After graduating from Harvey High School, Shakia Smith began working in a factory as a molding operator. Feeling that she was in a dead-end job with no future, Shakia decided Job Corps would be her best option for success. During her enrollment, Shakia trained as a nurse assistant and was involved in campus activities. She […]