Exeter, Rhode Island

Emily: This is my first time at Job Corps.

John: Hey, my name is John!

Emily: Hey, John! I'm Emily!

John: Where are you from?

Emily: Here in Rhode Island. I'm from Providence. What about you?

John: I'm from Massachusetts. Fall River.

Emily: That's so cool! What trade are you gonna take up?

John: Culinary Arts. You?

Emily: Painting.

John: Awesome! I hope to get my GED.

Emily: Me too. I dropped out of high school.

John: So did I.

Garrett: Come on, guys! Let's take you to your dorms! Get in the van!

Emily: *gets in the van with the Rhode Island license plate*

John: *does the same* I'm gonna fit in here, just nicely.

Emily: Same here, John.

This story was written on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020.

A/N Job Corps is a trade school for people, ages 16 to 24, and are located all across the country! Don't be a silent reader. Please leave feedback. Thanks.