“Before I came to JRC, I was having many problems at home and in school. I was on many medications. One thing JRC did that helped me a lot was take me off medication because I was like a walking zombie. JRC helped me get a high school diploma.”

After finishing at JRC, and going on to receive food service training, Marcos worked as an assistant chef in JRC’s kitchen, helping to feed the students and staff every day. While with JRC, he earned his ServSafe Certification, confirming that he has trained in and is knowledgeable of all federal and state regulations about food handling in commercial kitchens. Marcos is happily married and the proud father of three children.