The People We Help

James

James Collins has always known the value of persistence and hard work.

He successfully managed working full-time while attending San Jose State University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. Read More >>

Yvelle

Helping people achieve their full potential is Yvelle's motto and mission in life. Read More >>

Stephanie

Stephanie O'Dowd came to JobTrain by way of encouragement through her mother, Vivian Kral, longtime supporter of JobTrain and recently appointed Board Member. Read More >>

Elvie

Sometimes you just know when it's time to try something different. Read More >>

Rosa

Rosa Elena Simmons makes juggling priorities look easy. Despite being just 19 years old, she has all the responsibilities and pressures of someone twice her age. She's a full-time student, wife and mother. Read More >>

Judith
Judith Ogunmuyiwa came to the United States from Lagos, Nigeria to earn her college degree and embark upon a new life. Read More >>

Elvira

Before Elvira's father passed away, he made her promise that she'd become a doctor. At the time Elvira honored her father's last wish, she was just seven years old. Read More >>

Chris

For some, JobTrain is as much of a last resort as it is a new beginning.

For Christopher Garza, it was a unique combination of both. After spending most of his adult life in prison, he had an opportunity to start a brand new life. Chris entered prison as an 18 year-old youth culpable of many poor decisions. When he was released, he emerged as a 33 year-old man with a vision to pursue a purposeful life. Read More >>

Tenzing and Tenzin

Tenzing Namdak dreamed of a life where food was bountiful, warm water was plentiful and access to electricity was unlimited. Read More >>