Chellbie found out about Job Corps during her senior year of high school, as she was struggling with school and a less-than-healthy home situation. When her high school counselor suggested that Chellbie check out the program and told her she’d be able to earn her high school diploma there, she jumped at the opportunity.  

Before arriving at Trapper Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, Chellbie didn’t have a high school diploma, driver’s license or Social Security card. But from the moment she stepped on campus, Chellbie knew this was a step in the right direction to gaining those things and more.  

“Job Corps didn’t just help me grow as a student, but as a person too.”   

Thanks to the support of her teachers and peers, Chellbie blossomed at Trapper Creek Job Corps CCC. Fire Training Specialist Danny Atkinson made a particular impact on her life.  

Chellbie participated in a work-based learning program for a forest conservation job where she trained in timber market, trail building, bridge building, timber harvest and vegetation. She took full advantage of the many resources Job Corps offers those with her passions and interests.  

Chellbie now works as a visitor information specialist at the Northern Great Lake Visitor Center in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Her long-term goal is to return to the fire world she was first introduced to at Job Corps.  

“My supervisor has been helping make sure I maintain all my qualifications. I will be working in firefighter support camp crew administration support or as a Firefighter Type 2. I am looking forward to the future thanks to Job Corps.”