This story from local News4 highlights Vincent Mao. Vincent Mao immigrated to the United States from China. He had a dream to reach his full potential. Vincent found success with the help of the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center. “If you die without regret, you are a success,” Mao explained. At 20, he moved to … Continued
In January 2022, MTC began operating the Miami North Community Release Center. In February, we began operating the Panama City Community Release Center. Both of these facilities, while wholly independent of one another, have a similar mission: To help residents prepare for their imminent release from prison. Dean Lewis is the Miami North facility … Continued
For today’s story, we hear from Job Corps leadership about why they enjoy working in a program that helps thousands of students nationwide. “Students are so lucky to have job corps, and it’s my job to help them along that process,” said Marshall Norman, site director at the Maui Job Corps Center. Dr. Shauntee Bryon, … Continued
The fourth quarter focus of the MTC Fit of Life program is environmental health. This is an effort to individually analyze a correctional facility or detention center to determine what can be done to improve the general environmental conditions for residents and staff in a simple, secure, and cost-effective way. MTC consultant Cathryn Lokey leads … Continued
Marquise Mosby is a student at the Clearfield Job Corps in Utah. He’s an advanced UAW/Toyota Automotive repair program student at the center. “Before Job Corps, I didn’t know what I wanted my path in life to be,” Marquise explained. “Through Job Corps, I’ve realized my potential and, ultimately, my end goal in life.” His … Continued
Mental health was the third-quarter focus of the MTC Fit for Life program. A focus on this important topic produced a host of success stories, starting at Bay Correctional Facility in Florida, where a local pastor gave a presentation to staff about combatting stress, improving thinking, and increasing happiness. Brooklyn Job Corps Center used yoga … Continued
Today’s story is an update from Senior Vice President Jeff Barton. Jeff began his remarks by emphasizing the bright future ahead for Job Corps. “Job Corps is open, and we’re stronger than ever. Our onboard strength, our student population, needs your help and support. There are thousands of Job Corps-aged students across the country that … Continued
Today’s story focuses on how leadership and staff experienced the positive impact of a shared vision. “One thing I’ve always learned is that our biggest advocate will always be the detainee population,” states Alex Sanchez, the facility administrator at the IAH Detention Center in Livingston, TX. “At the end of the day, my staff treats … Continued
Today’s story is about a woman who overcame tremendous challenges to become a walking success story. “My prison sentence was a blessing,” says Misty Campbell. “Because I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without being in these walls.” Misty was a nurse a few years ago, raising a family and living a happy, successful … Continued
Gordon Ramsay once said, “…being a chef never seems like a job; it becomes a true passion.” The passion and honor for their community led to several Job Corps students significantly impacting those who serve others daily. On September 9th, seven Turner Job Corps culinary arts student employees had the privilege of catering to … Continued