Success Stories

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

“BY offered me an opportunity. It’s on you to take it.”

Owen C., BY Graduate

About Owen C.:

After Owen C. graduated from Decatur Central High School in 2018, he had nothing planned for his future. With no clear path in front of him, he took a wrong turn and ended up in prison. When he got out, “I was doing nothing,” he said. “I didn’t know what to do.”

“I’ve always been a builder and creative, so construction seemed like a fit.”

Derrick e., BY Graduate

About Derrick E.:

Like many young people, Indianapolis native Derrick Evans didn’t have much of a plan for adult life. He attended Arsenal Technical and Lawrence North high schools before leaving both and earning his GED at age 15. Derrick then worked the only jobs available to him, fast food and retail, before getting more serious about a career and earning his Certified Nurse Aid credential.

“This is the best job I’ve ever had in my life.”

Stephen A., BY Graduate

About Stephen A.:

Stephen Alexander knew he liked working in the construction trades. What he didn’t like was the inconsistency of his jobs.

“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.”

Blake G.

Terrence J.

Andy B.

Barbara M.

Brianna J.

Jircorey M.

“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.”

Jeffery W.

Adrian H.

Michel D.

Abdul M.

Vincent O.

Deion H.

"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."