Anthony Barrett, a recent Electrical graduate from Carl D. Perkins Job Corps (Perkins) is putting his training, and career plan into action by participating in a 4-year apprenticeship at Ken Houston Electric in Wilder, KY. Barrett joined Perkins in August of 2019 originally interested in completing the carpentry trade. He was the middle child of a single parent household from Covington, KY. He had dropped out of high school in his junior year and was working a fast food restaurant when a friend told him about the job corps program.
“Carl D. Perkins Job Corps opened my eyes to the opportunities that are available to me. They showed me that there is help out there for young people like me.” affirms Barrett
After completing his first week of Career Preparation Period, Barrett decided he wanted to study Electrical and become a certified Electrician as his ultimate career occupation. Barrett attributes his successful employment to the Carl D Perkins Job Corps program who helped him obtain his General Education Diploma, complete Electrical training under the direction of Mr. Davy Akers, and earn credentials in: NCCER Electrical 1, NCCER Introductory Craft Skills, NCCER Site Safety, OSHA-10 Core Curriculum and Construction Industry Certifications.
“Without that education and training, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am forever grateful to the staff at Perkins Job Corps” praises Barrett