“Go in with an open mind. Whether you have all the skills that they are going to prepare you for or none of them, go in with an open mind so you can absorb what they do have to offer. Advocate for what you need.”
Kaylyn found a traditional college setting wasn’t right for her and, after moving back home, was looking for her next step. She learned about Job Corps from her mother, who knew about the program’s potential through her work with a partner organization. Kaylyn’s desire to become financially independent was a driving force in enrolling at nearby IndyPendence Job Corps Center.
During her time at IndyPendence, Kaylyn became the SGA president, participated in a volunteer program reading to local schoolchildren, planted flowers and did community work in the city, all while interning at a local law firm. Her work experience prior to joining Job Corps enabled her to offer peer mentorship to other Job Corps students.
Kaylyn graduated in 2018 and continues to have a great relationship with the center, its staff and her former classmates. Kaylyn not only completed her Office Administration training in five months but created strong bonds that continue to impact her life today.
“Even three years later, if I ever need something in the community, I normally call Job Corps first … they still continue to be my connection to the community.”
“Even three years later, if I ever need something in the community, I normally call Job Corps first … they still continue to be my connection to the community.”
Kaylyn is succeeding as a manager at a local Pandora location and even hires from Job Corps. Her goal is to become an operations manager, to feed her interest in supply chain management. However, for now, she is thriving in her role and continues the path of success.