Success Stories

As described by TRA-Quincy Manager Nate Stowell, Joe Lupo is an “all around good kid, smart, personable and has a great sense of humor.” These traits are all the more impressive because for years Joe has struggled with some significant and very difficult life issues.

While attending high school in New York, Carolyn Moseley became interested in joining the Army. She knew it would be a great opportunity for her to travel, learn new skills and eventually have financial support to go to college. So, at age 17, Carolyn found herself in basic training for the U.S.

Check out our recent Success Stories from TRA Quincy and Brockton's Young Parents Programs!

My name is Jessica Santos and I am a mother to four beautiful children. I had my first child at a young age, and I, unfortunately, left high school to take better care of my baby girl.

My name is Jocelyn Ramos. I'm 25 years old. I am a single mother of 3 children. I came to Massachusetts through the passage of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, in which I lost my home and my work as an Independent Nurse. That's why I decided to travel here with my children to this country.

Corey Galary had dropped out of high school and was working at a low-paying entry-level job and his girlfriend Karina was still in high school when they learned that they were expecting their first child, a little girl whom they named Luna.

My name is Amanda Sequeira and I recently earned my High School Equivalency Credential through Training Resources of America’s (TRA) Young Parents Program (YPP).

Written by Judy Perry, Instructor

My name is Katie McElaney. I am 24 years old and a mother to my precious 3 year old daughter. When I was a teenager, school wasn’t very important to me, so I ended up dropping out of high school when I was 16 years old.