Ricky Tracy had never flown on a plane or even left the state of Kentucky before Job Corps. His time with Job Corps would not only prepare him for his future career but would provide memorable experiences that he says he’ll always appreciate. Originally from Mount Sterling, Ky., Ricky has always been a go-getter and […]
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Maurice Jasmann
Maurice Jasmann grew up on a dairy farm in North Dakota. One of 13 children, Maurice was often labeled “the problem child.” He spent most of his teenage years getting in trouble until he eventually found himself in a juvenile prison. It was here that two police officers sat him down and told him “You’re […]
James Jackson
Growing up in West Virginia, James Jackson never really put much thought into what he would be doing in the future. He never felt that he had many options for career paths, which resulted in his working multiple low-paying jobs with no real possibility for growth for most of his younger years. Then, at his […]
Erek Ellery
Erek Ellery always knew that he was capable of achieving more in his life. Growing up in Utah, he was an avid outdoorsman; but he was never able to marry his love for the outdoors with a fulfilling purpose or career. After some searching and asking around, an old friend from high school mentioned Job […]
Chuck Harp
At the time, 20-year-old waiter Chuck Harp was missing a key piece in his life: stability. He knew that he wanted and needed it, but he wasn’t sure how to get it. After speaking with a family member, Chuck learned that, at Job Corps, he could train in an industry that would help prepare him […]
Christopher Patterson
Christopher Patterson grew up in foster care in Spokane, Wash., and from birth to 5 years old he was in receiving homes. He was then adopted by his foster parents and later placed back into care at age 12 due to years of abuse in the home. Despite the obstacles he faced throughout his childhood, […]
Chase Waters
“I recognized why I was there and was able to stay there for one main reason—bettering myself and realizing something good is going to come of this.” Chase Waters struggled with kidney issues for most of his life until he received a kidney from his mother. On April 21, 2011, Chase underwent a kidney transplant. […]
Adam Flores
A place with no distractions. A place where building a future and working toward goals is the top priority. That’s what Adam Flores needed, and that’s what Job Corps provided him. Met with the reality that he might not graduate from high school, Adam’s school resource officer encouraged him to explore the opportunities Job Corps […]
Kadar Chavis
With no plans for the future after dropping out of high school, Kadar Chavis found himself at a crossroads as he tried to figure out which way his life was headed. That was until his foster mother signed him up for Job Corps, helping him choose a path of stability and success with a career […]
Gabe Mendoza
Job Corps prepared Gabe Mendoza for a successful future in several ways beyond career training. Gabe says it taught him how to reflect on himself and gain skills in working with others. “I have learned how to process my emotions, which I believe has contributed in a big way to my success. Overall, I have […]