05/28/2026
On Tuesday, our Construction Training Academy students had a special guest speaker: José Suarez-Colón, a proud graduate of Cohort 1. He spoke to the current cohort about the importance of focus, commitment, communication, and making the most of the opportunity in front of them.
Since graduating from the program last October, José has earned his OSHA 30 certification and Universal EPA 608 certification. He has secured full-time employment, moved into a newly refurbished apartment, and is demonstrating strong leadership skills in his new role. He is passionate about his journey and committed to inspiring others.
In José’s words:
“I am bettering myself in order to better those around me who are lost or confused by the negative mentors that manipulate and misguide our youth and vulnerable people into a cycle that just doesn’t offer the community purpose or opportunity for growth in the sense of becoming the best person we can be.”
