Meet Jason Moye, a 21 year old from Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. After graduating from high school, Jason wasn’t sure where life would take him. He took a plumbing course and a carpentry course to see if those vocations interested him. Jason realized that kind of work was not what he wanted to do; he was much more interested in working in an office environment. When Jason found OBT’s Career Readiness program, it seemed like the perfect fit. Through the program, Jason was able to earn Microsoft Office Suite Credential and gain experience through two paid internships – the first at the Tiger Foundation and the second at URI. In addition to building his resume, Jason developed incredible self-confidence with the support of OBT staff. Before coming to OBT, Jason was very shy; by the end of the program, he was presenting to large groups with ease. All of these new skills led him to where he is currently – in a short-term training program with American Stock Trade to become a Call Representative.

“Remember everyone has an expiration date in life. So in the meantime, live your life to the fullest, have fun, and make mistakes. That’s okay, life is full of mistakes. At the same time, learn from those mistakes and be yourself. Be who you WANT TO BE. Don’t let anybody change who you are because they can’t live your life for you. Enjoy the moment and be grateful because it’s your life!” – Jason Moye