Finding a job isn’t as easy as it seems, especially if the one you had in mind doesn’t work out how you intended. When finding your pace in the working world, what role may intrigue you on the surface may not be the one that calls to you. Carid

Honing Your Skills with Time Management

Oct 9th, 2023 22m 27s

Success is achieved based on how you set yourself up. Practicing one's time management and personal skills can impact how a person lives daily. Denecia Trimm, currently working at Charm, shows us what that means by reminiscing on her everyday s

Writing Your Own Narrative

Oct 2nd, 2023 24m 42s

Making the most of the resources around you can affect how you develop your potential. Hardy Cox, Assistant Director of Admissions of CUNY, Borough of Manhattan Community College, shares his experience with Job Corps and how the support of the

Persevering for the Future

Sep 25th, 2023 29m 45s

Growing up is difficult for many students, and the journey to find a place in the world is scary. Malika Griffen reflects on her experience at Job Corps and how undergoing the staff's pushes and encouragements led to future success. Taking in t

Sacrificing Now, Gaining Later

Sep 18th, 2023 16m 41s

Making sacrifices now assists in preparation for a fruitful future. Stephen Sanderson, an Instructor at Cisco and Job Corps alumni, believes in that ideology and recalls his shift in mindset when looking at his experience across two Job Corps l

Flourishing with Structure and Support

Sep 11th, 2023 20m 49s

Feeling supported and encouraged during periods of growth allows people to thrive. Crescencia Witherspoon shares how she found her way with support from the Job Corps program. Finding those core pillars of support through friends and faculty of

Preparing for Change and Growth

Sep 4th, 2023 20m 6s

Complacency and comfort can stunt your personal growth, says Toni Zambinino, Sous Chef for a full-service catering company. Nurturing personal skills allows you to ground yourself to handle life’s unplanned curveballs. Toni shares how the Job C

Shaping Up Your Skill Sets

Aug 28th, 2023 34m 14s

Searching for a purpose is difficult, but finding stability in your own skills is the first step. Laura McMillan, an Admission Counselor at the Brooklyn Job Corps Center, recounts her experience as an Alumni of the Job Corps program and how it

Finding Your Way

Dec 12th, 2022 21m 17s

January Johnson knows that finding your way is no easy feat, especially for a young person. As a career pathways director at the South Bronx Job Corps center, she has helped countless students carve their paths to success. In this episode, Janu

Diversifying Your Skill Sets

Nov 28th, 2022 21m 42s

In an ever-changing job market, Mia Berrios is keen on keeping up with the trends. As a career transition specialist at Brooklyn’s Job Corp center, she encourages students to take advantage of all that Job Corps has to offer. In this episode, s

Inch by Inch

Nov 14th, 2022 30m 51s

Thayne Bodenmiller, center director at Oneonta Job Corps center, stresses the importance of meeting students where they are. At this center, students can expect a high level of support, through free mental health services and peer mentors. Inch

A Culture of Care

Oct 31st, 2022 23m 49s

As center director at Job Corps’s Glenmont center, Erin Ferguson knows the importance of a student-focused approach to learning and leadership. That’s why her center prioritizes student-led activities that foster strong leadership skills. In th

Fostering an Environment of Growth

Oct 17th, 2022 25m 30s

In the eyes of Kendra Watson, the center director of the South Bronx campus, Job Corps is America’s best-kept secret. With seven programs offered on center, Kendra insists that there is something for everyone. In this episode, she explains how

Jumping into Job Corps

Oct 3rd, 2022 25m 7s

One thing is true of Job Corps centers nationwide: there is no shortage of opportunity. Throughout the duration of their program, students are given opportunities to add a variety of skills to their career toolbox. In this episode, proud Job Co

Fifty Years of Providing Second Chances

Sep 19th, 2022 37m 5s

For more than fifty years Job Corps has provided second chances to American’s ages 16-24. As an admission counselor, Donald Gilmore has witnessed first hand just how transformative this vocational training program can be. In this episode, he de

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Introducing Job Corps For the Win

Sep 10th, 2022 3m 15s

Job Corps is the largest free residential education and job training program in the country, helping young people ages 16 through 24 acquire the skills and education they need to get the careers they want. All season, host Isabel Ortiz will be

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