Makayla’s Future in Limbo: “TCU Is My Second Chance”

For Makayla Corner, the TCU/IAM Advanced Transportation Training Program isn’t just a place to learn—it’s a lifeline.

“TCU is my opportunity to start a new future and build a career that can change my life,” she says.

Before Job Corps, Makayla—like so many young adults—was facing a future full of uncertainty. She knew she needed structure, guidance, and a real path forward. She found it through TCU: hands-on training, financial literacy, career mentoring, and a supportive community that helped her believe in herself again.

“This program is helping me believe in myself and see that a better life is possible.”

But now, with the potential closure of Job Corps, everything hangs in the balance. The very system that gave Makayla a second chance—and gave her the tools to build a stable, self-sufficient life—is at risk of disappearing.

Without TCU and Job Corps, many students like Makayla may never get the chance to find direction, earn meaningful credentials, or work toward independence without the crushing weight of college debt.

Makayla’s journey is a powerful reminder: when you give young people the tools, they can build a future. We must protect that opportunity.

“TCU gave me purpose. Please don’t take it away.”

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