JOB CORPS The IndyPendence Diamonds spent an afternoon celebrating a month of an "issue free" center culture. The students took the challenge from our Regional Director and assisted each other in learning better ways to deal with conflict. Students had skits, board games and...
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BRIGGS PAVES SUCCESS PATH WITH ADVANCED ASPHALT TRAINING
AJCC student Angelo Briggs is a native of the “Buckeye City" of Cleveland, Ohio. While attending AJCC, Mr. Briggs received his Maintenance Mechanic training, as well as, his IUOE Pre-Apprentice certifications under the guidance of H.E.M trade instructors Mr. Wagler...
SHERWIN WILLIAMS & ATTERBURY BEGIN A COLORFUL TRAINING PARNTERSHIP
Placement pro and community gal, Gretchen Meitzler, with our Outreach & Placement Partners, American Business Corporation , made a great connection with a new program through Sherwin Williams called “Pro Painter”. She spoke to Sherwin Williams of the Job Corps...
ATTERBURY CULINARY CREWS INDUSTRY ROAD TRIP
Last week Atterbury Culinary Staff and Students hit the Road in search of Experts in the Culinary Industry to show our students the careers and opportunities that are a part of this exciting field of employment: U.S. Foods Distribution Center- Students toured the U.S....
INDYPENDENCE JOB CORPS SPRING GRADUATION 2016
IndyPendence Students have spent 2015-2016 staying motivated to not only take on the challenges of job training and higher education, but did so while overcoming the obstacles of everyday life that throw so many off track. They have endured tremendous pressure from...
BRUNE’S HBI MAINTENANCE TRAINING PAYS IN EMPLOYMENT
AJCC student Kris Brune is a native Hoosier from the city of Indianapolis. While enrolled at our center, Kris successfully attained both his High School Diploma and his Facility Maintenance Certification through H.B.I and Job Corps. Having his OSHA and Installation...
AISIN MANUFACTURING INTERNSHIP – A PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT
Newest Aisin Interns: Please congratulate the following students for being accepted as interns at Aisin USA Manufacturing in Seymour Indiana. This partnership between Atterbury Job Corps and Aisin USA allows for students to go through an application process, real...
CULINARY TRADE IN AN ELITE CLUB IN THE COLUMBUS COMMUNITY
This week our Culinary Crew took their “Elite” skills and helped the Atterbury center join an “Elite Club”. On May 21st the annual Tour de Trail Bicycle Challenge was held in Columbus Indiana. The Columbus Parks Bike Trail System is available for all people powered...
ATTERBURY KIC-IT WITH NEW YOUTH OUTREACH PARTNERSHIP
As part of our ongoing Outreach and Recruitment efforts, this week Atterbury Job Corps connected with KIC-IT (Kids In Crisis - Intervention Team). KIC-IT began to provide services in the Fall of 2009, for teens and young adults who were homeless or couch-surfing. They...
ATTERBURY INTERN BOOKS HIS STAY WITH AISIN MFG. USA
Cornelius Booker has successfully accepted and secured a full time position at the Aisin plant located in Seymour, Indiana. Mr. Booker completed his core curriculum requirements under the instruction of both Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Clifton in AJCC Welding Dept. He...
INDYPENDENCE Y2Y KNOWS CONFLICT IS NO GAME
Students on Mrs. Colon Success team show off their Y2Y (Youth 2 Youth), project at the Monday Business meeting. They created a board game that relates to handling all types of conflict. The team did a great job and everyone learned some great tips on dealing with...
ELECTION SEASON – NEW INDY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
IndyPendence held Student Government elections and the SGA students posted signs all over the center asking for votes. They also took time to promote the need to vote and use your voice. Both our centers have spent the past months registering students to vote and have...
DEANGELO DEE – ADVANCED TRAINING THAT GIVES BACK
DeAngelo Dee has been accepted into the Advanced Training program at the Red Rock Job Corps Center located in Lopez, Pennsylvania. This A.T program is specifically designed for students who wish to obtain a career helping others. At Red Rock, DeAngelo will be afforded...
INDY DIAMOND BECOMES IVY TECH BUSINESS ADMIN FRESHMAN
Kayla McNary, will graduate on May 20th with her Office Administration trade certification and her High School Diploma. She will be entering Ivy Tech in August studying Business Administration. Kayla designed the Office Administration bulletin board for the...
CUPEDRO BECOMES 1ST ATTERBURY STUDENT ACCEPTED INTO MICROSOFT CERTIFIED TECH SPECIALIST TRAINING
The Transitions Department is proud to announce that Atterbury student, Robert Cupedro will be our first AJCCs Grad to be accepted into the prestigious Advanced Training program as a MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) student in Edison, New Jersey....
ATTERBURY PRODUCES NEXT COLLEGE BOUND “HOOSIER” BASKETBALL STAR
Keyonte Haywood-Lockhart is following in the steps of 2 other former Atterbury Eagles. He will be playing basketball for the Junior College, Brown Mackie of Kansas. Most importantly, He will be continuing his education thanks to hard work, his scholastic achievements,...
ATTERBURY BRICK MASON’S COMMUNITY PROJECT WITH FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA CENTER
Brick Masonry Instructor Michael Flowers and his IMI Pre-Apprentice students partnered in a community project with the Indiana Future Farmers of America Leadership Center. Since 1968, the Indiana FFA Leadership Center has supported the development of young people and...
INDYPENDENCE JOB CORPS GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY 2016
The GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY Theme: Soles For Souls - IndyPendence students load boots onto the box truck on Friday afternoon setting up for their Global Youth Service project. On Monday Students distributed boots and shoes in front of Military Park in Indianapolis to...
ATTERBURY CAMPUS COMING TOGETHER TO BUILD A POSITIVE NORMATIVE CULTURE
Positive Normative Culture Training This week over a hundred select staff and students on the Atterbury Job Corps Campus came together for a Positive Normative Culture Workshop. Joining the group were staff and student representatives from the nearby IndyPendence Job...
INDYPENDENCE ON THE AIR: SHINING LIGHT ON JOB CORPS
IndyPendence staff members, Mr. Wright and Ms. Harrington share a photo-op with the legendary Dr. Thomas L. Brown, Civil Rights Leader, Activist, and Radio Host on AM 1310 The Light, with Mr. Reggie Jones on the right, who is the assistant host. Mr. Jones stated he...