Carl D. Perkins Job Corps taught me how to live Responsibly

Sandra Jaime 23 years old from Jacksonsville, Florida. Sandra arrived at the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps in February 2014. Sandra came to Job Corps when she was o earning minimum wage working fast food jobs keeping her dependent on her family. She already had her high school diploma, but stated she had no skill set. She instantly wanted the electrical trade, stating it was just something she thought she would be good at. Sandra worked hard, and excelled in her trade, working on several community and center projects. Sandra completed the Electrical trade, and was eligible for Advanced Training program at Big Sandy Technical & Community College. Sandra completed two semesters at the college in their industrial maintenance course. Then received information on a possible job in Louisville, KY. Sandra applied at Lanctech, a company that builds electrical panels for commercial and residential use. Sandra landed the job, and soon found herself relocating to Louisville, KY.

Sandra left the Perkins Job Corps in May, 2015 and today is thriving at her job at Lanctech, building electrical panels, making $16.00 an hour, while also attending Jefferson County Community College studying Electronics and Robotics Engineering, and living in a nice apartment on her own. Sandra stated that she made the right decision when she decided to attend the Perkins Job Corps Center. Sandra said she promotes the program every chance she gets, that it has changed her life and helped her live independent, and make responsible choices, a good work ethic, learn as much as you can. She also wanted to thank several staff that made an impact on her while in the program. Mr. Yates Carpentry Instructor, Mr. Auxire, CORE Instructor, Ms. Taylor, and Mr. Tackett, all of who pushed her and believed in her. Telling her she could do that she had so much to offer. She also went on to say, that’s what is so good about the Job Corps program, you have people that believes in you. Sandra also said her five year goal was to have her degree completed, and move up to a supervisor position at her job. Sandra also will be traveling back to Perkins to talk with other students and encourage them to work hard, and continue their education.

Carl D. Perkins congratulate Sandra on her success and knows she will reach all of her goals in life.