On this episode of the iBuild America Podcast, host Byron V. Garrett travels to the Detroit Job Corps Center to sit down with two powerful voices shaping the future of the workforce: Jordan Dent, an 18-year-old electrical student transforming his life one step at a time, and George Collard, a retired Chrysler professional turned Job Corps instructor who now dedicates his life to building the next generation “one student at a time.”

What unfolds is one of the most honest, inspiring, and eye-opening conversations we’ve had yet.

Jordan shares why he left home, chose independence, and committed himself to finishing his high school diploma and electrical trade — not for quick money, but to create a different future for himself and his family.

Mr. Collard reveals how Job Corps changed his life as a young man, and why he now pours everything back into students like Jordan. His stories — including graduates earning six figures and lifting their entire families out of generational struggle — are nothing short of transformational.

This episode dives into:

— What Job Corps really is in 2025 (and why it works)

— Why trades like electrical demand leadership, discipline, and real responsibility

— The independence, confidence, and purpose students gain on campus

— How Job Corps is changing entire families — not just individuals

— The truth about today’s workforce: young people do care about their future

This conversation is raw, real, and full of hope.

Whether you're a parent, a young adult, an educator, or simply someone rooting for the next generation, this episode will move you.

Connect with George Collar and the Detroit Job Corps Center

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-collar-94947179/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/detroit-job-corps-center/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbl_detroitjobcorps/