Success Stories

See what our graduates and instructors have to say about our programs and how the new career opportunities have impacted their lives.

“They showed me how to set up a proper resume that would catch a hiring manager’s eye… Anything you want to know they can teach you, so you have nothing to worry about.”

Dorian W., BY Graduate

About Dorian W.:

At age 25, Dorian W. was a forklift operator in a warehouse, but he didn’t see much of a future there.

“Career-wise, you want to be able to move up,” he said.

Then he spotted a Facebook ad for the BY program.

“This is the first door to go through if you want something out of your life.”

Cortez T., BY Graduate

About Cortez L.:

After a few years of trying to figure out everything on his own, 29-year-old Cortez T. credits the camaraderie and connections of the BY program with helping him get his life on track.

“I completed high school, went to college for a few years, but it wasn’t for me. I didn’t know what to do,” Cortez said.

“Honestly, I wish I’d found out about this program back when I was 18 because it could have set me on a good path from an even earlier age!”

"Construction is all about listening to the people who know what they’re doing. But now I get to do more than sweep the floors after we close. I’m building parts of people’s homes that they’ll use for years after I leave.”

“BY Training helped me believe in myself. I now know the great abilities I have from all my years of construction work experience. And I understand how to market myself as a U.S. construction worker now, too.”

"Just do it. You don't know how much BY Training will help you until you try."

“I like the idea of creating things with my hands that will last forever and where people will build memories.”

Desmond L.

Stephen A.

Owen C.

Blake G.

Derrick E.

Brianna J.

“The BY Training program helped me break into the trades. I now have a clear direction for my future.”

“I knew construction jobs paid well, but I thought it was only for men. BY Training helped me realize I could do it too!”

“My instructor was great, and I still call him for advice.”

Andy B.

Jircorey M.

Terrence J.

Jeffery W.

Barbara M.

Michel D.

"I now know how to do construction work safely. It’s about listening to people, not just winging it.” Billy truly believes that anyone can benefit from BY Training, as long as they’re willing to put the work in and ask questions when they’re confused.

“I always try to come into work happy because this is something I want to do. I want to learn more about it every day, and that makes me excited.”

"They saved me time and I'm in a better place today."