It Doesn’t Matter Where You Come From, It Only Matters Were You Are Going

Johnny Taylor - Vice President of Job Corps Operations Serrato Corporation (Kansas)Johnny is a team player with the ability to motivate others and build strong teams that collaborate to achieve desired outcomes. With nearly 30 years of experience in Job Corps, he is an established leader who spent his career helping and coaching young people. He began his career in teaching before making the transition to Job Corps.Johnny discusses how if grew up in a single-parent home following the death of his father with 7 kids. His journey of survival and success culminates in an interesting conversation about his personal and professional growth.During this interview, Johnny also explains his accidental entrance into working with Job Corps programs. Early on, he pioneered new programs to advance initiatives in youth programs that helped to elevate student outcomes. Through the conversation, Johnny provides an insightful overview of the U.S. Job Corps program and how Job Corps is impacting young people and workforce development around the country. Job Corps is the nation’s largest free, residential career training and education program for low-income young adults ages 16 through 24. With 10 industries to pick from and countless careers to explore, Job Corps has an opportunity for anyone ready to work hard and grow. For over 60 years, Job Corps has helped thousands of students pave their path to success.Johnny’s success in developing effective workforce programs across the country is paving a path for helping young people achieve their career goals.Company Website: https://serratocorp.com/U.S. Job Corps Website: https://www.jobcorps.gov