Success Stories

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

“It took a while, but I figured out what I like to do, and leaned into that.“

Blake G., BY Graduate

About Blake G.:

Already an apprentice in the carpenters union, Blake was scrolling Facebook when he ran across an ad for the BY Roads class in Evansville. Although he had worked as a carpenter for a while, he was eager to expand his skillset. The class looked like a chance to see what more he could learn.

“I was ready to see daylight again.”

Andy B., BY Graduate

About Andy B.:

Andy had worked underground at a coal mine and decided to take a break while he planned his next career step. Having worked in a variety of roles at the coal mine and also spent six years at Toyota’s manufacturing plant, he was ready for something different.

“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."

Brianna J.

Jircorey M.

Terrence J.

Jeffery W.

Barbara M.

Michel D.

“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.”

Vincent O.

Deion H.

Adrian H.

Dee J.

Abdul M.

Dante R.

"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."