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It’s tough to be a young person trying to stay in school or find a job. The Rev. Veronica Brown understands the challenges, and helps kids meet them every day. She’s part job counselor, recruiter, and therapist…and she’s made a big difference for the kids who call her “the Minister of Encouragement.” |
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The Rev. Veronica Brown (speaking at Job Corps orientation): “What are your needs you need to get taken care of?”
United Methodist minister Veronica Brown preaches every day, but not from a pulpit.
The Rev. Veronica Brown: “You are not there to judge anybody for their lifestyle.”
As an admissions counselor for Job Corps, her flock includes teenagers seeking a second chance at an education and a better life.
The Rev. Veronica Brown / United Methodist minister: “Do I feel like I make a greater difference out here than in the four walls of the church? We have a lot of pastors, preachers who are working within the walls. We are in need of more people who are working outside of the walls.”
Wes Dowty / Former Job Corps student: “Just the way she spoke, and sometimes she would pull scriptures out of the Bible, you know, she would try and inspire you that way.”
Nineteen-year-old Wes Dowty dropped out of school at fourteen after his father died. He mowed lawns and parked cars, but he has bigger dreams.
Wes Dowty: “I want to be in the Navy, and later on I want to try out for the Navy Seals.”
And with the help of Rev. Brown, he will soon leave for boot camp.
The Rev. Veronica Brown: “I’m so glad things are working out for you, sweetheart.”
All across the campus are successes stories.
Kate Okwesa / Job Corps nursing student: “She supports me, she encourages me, talks to me, sends me cards, prays for me.”
Nursing student Kate Okwesa says Rev. Brown treats her just like a daughter. For orphaned Chandrea Miller, she is a surrogate parent.
Chandrea Miller / Job Corps nursing student: “She made sure that we had everything and it was exciting to know that you do have a helping hand whenever you need it.”
The Rev. Veronica Brown: “How are things going?”
Student: “Waiting on my GED test, I am going to be out here at the end of this month.”
Out into the world with a second chance, a diploma, and words of wisdom from the Minister of Encouragement.
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Job Corps has been training students for forty years. For more information, call 1-800-733-JOBS or check their Web site at http://jobcorps.doleta.gov/about.cfm.