Faces of Job Corps: Patricia W.
July 30th, 2010
Patricia decided to come to Job Corps when she tagged along with one of her brothers to attend a meeting and decided she liked what she heard. Patricia had never been exposed to a dormitory or classroom style atmosphere but she quickly adjusted and grew very fond of her time there. Since she enrolled Patricia has
- completed the culinary arts program in a record 8 months
- obtained leadership level 1,2, & 3
- Served as Student Government Store Manager
- Selected as the Outstanding Culinary Student for June 2010 Graduating Class
- Selected as the Center Director’s Outstanding female graduate for June 2010
- Selected by her fellow graduates to be the student speaker at their graduation ceremonies
- Accepted in the local community college starting Classes Fall 2010
“At Job Corps I learned that I have potential. I learned how to achieve goals and develop a plan for them. I have a goal to earn a college degree and be a role model for the rest of my family.”