When first arrived at the Gulfport Job Corps Center, he was determined to better himself. He immediately began pursuing his goals to find a purpose and jumpstart his career. Tre was born in Naples, Italy, and grew up in a military family that was always traveling from one place to the next. As he got […]
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Gavin Walden
Gavin Walden went from lacking direction and wanting a different purpose for his future to being a leader in so many ways, thanks to Job Corps. At 16, Gavin was behind on his education, struggling with drug abuse, and constantly fighting. But Gavin made the decision to take back his life, and that’s just what […]
Deandre Gwynn
“Before Job Corps, interacting with others was a challenge. Now, it’s one of my favorite parts of my job.” Job Corps not only gave Deandre Gwynn the technical skills for his career but helped him gain the interpersonal skills and professionalism that he uses every day. Deandre initially went to college as his “plan A,” […]
Donald Evans
Donald Evans dropped out of school during his junior year but promised his grandmother he would eventually earn his high school diploma. On Nov. 5, 2018, he walked through the door of the Cleveland Job Corps Center in order to keep that promise. While at Cleveland, Donald earned his high school diploma through Penn Foster […]
Manuel Lopez (Manny)
When Manny Lopez was 18, higher education wasn’t an ideal path for him. So, after completing high school, he decided to pursue job training through Job Corps. While at the Cassadaga center, Manny trained in the Electrical and the Security and Protective Services programs, and became a student residential advisor. He also served as a […]
Tyler James Mockler
For Tyler James Mockler, it took Job Corps and the encouragement from the people at Job Corps to go from a depressed high school drop-out to a dedicated El Dorado Hotshots wildland firefighter trainee. Tyler always had a fascination with firefighting. Before Job Corps, he was a fire cadet; but he wanted to do more. […]
Sollie Cochran
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 […]
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 […]
Victor Watkins
Victor Watkins, a native of Birmingham, Ala., always had a love for building and understanding how things are assembled. Victor knew Job Corps was the place for him when he heard that the program would allow him to exercise his creative talent. A friend who had completed the program encouraged him to go to Job […]