Success Stories

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

“I want to be able to build stuff, work on roads and build buildings,” Adrian says. “I want to be able to leave my legacy: ‘I built this building.’”

Adrian H., BY Graduate

About Adrian H.:

Adrian Hoskins was excited when he found info about the BY Training program on Facebook. He had a background in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, but was looking for a change. After he read the description of what BY offered, he jumped on it.

“I’m enjoying the work. I’m applying everything I learned from the BY course, both from the books and the instructor.”

Abdul M., BY Graduate

About Abdul M.:

For five years, Abdessalam “Abdul” Mansori had been working at home for a not-for-profit helping veterans and military spouses transition into tech jobs. The money was good, but he was tired of sitting at a desk. He decided to try something more active.

“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."

Vincent O.

Dante R.

Deion H.

Carl B.

Dee J.

Victor V.

“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.”

Billy G.

Lori M.

Jovan J.

Rosa M.

Kiarah G.

Austin 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."