MTC’s Fit for Life program is moving full speed ahead. The program aims to help students, residents, and staff take small but meaningful steps to improve their overall health. We’ve addressed healthy eating and fitness during the first two quarters of 2022. We are now focusing on mental health. You, our awesome MTC staff, are … Continued
Dora Castro is the warden at the Otero County Processing Center. “I get to talk to different people, to different staff with different personalities,” she says. “I have an amazing group of employees, and I feed off of that. So, that makes me who I am right now; it’s my staff.” With the deep appreciation … Continued
Can Job Corps transform lives? Let’s find out. We asked Job Corps students what the program means to them. These are their stories. Job Corps provided Edward with a boost to his interpersonal communication skills. “It was a good decision for me to come to Job corps, Edward said. “Before I came here (Job Corps) … Continued
“Ms. Darnaby is an amazing employee,” says Amanda Davilla, the major of the Kyle Correctional Center in Kyle, TX. “I love my job,” explains Alisa Darnaby, records clerk of the facility, who is fairly new to her job. “I love what I do. These people jumped in, the staff members jumped in to help me, … Continued
Job Corps can change the lives of both students and staff. Today, we highlight a staff member who has made a lasting positive impact on hundreds of Job Corps students. “It’s my passion; I found my passion. I’m making a difference, and I love it.” That was Michele Sparks, who works at the Clearfield Job … Continued
Job Corps students love talking about Job Corps. They love to speak up about how good the program has been for them, and it’s changed their lives. Here are what these Job Corps students think of their experience: Kelly feels Job Corps provided her with a renewed outlook. “Job Corps is a second chance,” Kelly … Continued
An ongoing effort at one MTC correctional facility is making a major impact on residents and members of the community. “I guess you could say it’s a very religious experience,” says Scott Edwards, resident of the Bridgeport Correctional Center. “It’s definitely helping to change people’s lives in here, as well as out there.” Volunteers at … Continued
Lai Lian says Job Corps was one his best decisions. “Once you come here and choose your program and the trade you are in; you will love it. Especially the automotive industry, it is really fun having a career in this field.” Lai Lian is a student at the Clearfield Job Corps center in Utah. … Continued
The second quarter focus of the MTC fit for life campaign was fitness. Let’s take a look at fitness success stories at MTC facilities. At Wilkinson county correctional facility in Woodville, Mississippi, resilence was the name of the game as a last-minute rainstorm moved their scheduled 5k indoors. To equal five kilometers, staff and residents … Continued
Job Corps provides free education and vocation training to young people 16-24. Job Corps students have a lot to say about their experiences with such a substantial opportunity for personal and career growth. Speaking of Job Corps, Skye said, “the instructors here are also great because they want to see each of us succeed.” … Continued