JOB CORPS Thursday August 14, 2014 the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps center was fortunate to have Ms. Katelyn Conner visit. Ms. Conner works out of the Washington D.C. office of Senator McConnell. Ms. Conner stated that "She was impressed by her tour and told us to keep up the...
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Carl D. Perkins JCC has overwhelming support during their “Celebrate Job Corps 50 Open House!
Today at the Carl D. Perkins celebrated Job Corps 50thweek with an open house, where KY Senator Mr. Johnny Ray Turner presented Proclamation to Perkins Center Director Mr. Thomas Rainey. The center had over 50 members of the community at the event. The theme of the...
Carl D. Perkins Construction students help clear access to community cemetery.
Perkins construction students worked hard so families would have better access to cemetery. On the morning of August 13, Perkins students where hard at work, cutting weeds, clearing debris, and repairing the only sign that identified the Martin Community Cemetery,...
Perkins on hand for the Signing of Proclamation by Robert D. Marshall Judge/Executive County of Floyd Commonwealth of Kentucky, August 10 through 22, 2014 to be “Celebrate Job Corps Week”.
Mr. Thomas Rainey Center Director at Perkins, Student Government Association (SGA) Students David Oswalt, Kevin Oswalt, Brandon McGuire, Dwayne Clarke and Perkins Business Community Liaison Ms. Jimmie Slone all had the opportunity to meet with Floyd County Judge...
Carl D. Perkins Office Administration (O&A) fills 1,200 goody bags for area school children in need.
Carl D. Perkins Office Administration (O&A) Students assist BB&T Bank of Prestonsburg, with their annual Back Pack Program. The O&A students filled over 1,200 bags with snacks and non-perishable foods to be shared with Elementary schools throughout Floyd...
Carl D. Perkins training at its best!
During her morning lecture on Internet Computing Core Certification (IC3) , Office Administration Instructor Mrs. Melissa Hicks shows students the working components of a computer. Mrs. Hicks stated that " Technology affects every aspect of our lives. Understanding...
Carl D. Perkins Security & Protective Students receive training from Ky Probation & Parole!
Carl D. Perkins Security & Protective Services (SPS) classes and Instructors Mrs. Beverly Compton & Mr. Jeffory Aldrich get handcuff demonstrations, and a brief history of how they are made. On Tuesday July 29th, District Supervisor of KY Probation &...
Carl D. Perkins students help out at “Healthy Fun Fair”!
Carl D. Perkins Culinary, Facilities Maintenance and Security & Protective Services (SPS) students assisted the National Business College on Thursday July 24th, with their annual Summer Healthy Fun Fair event at the college. Perkins Facilities Maintenance did the...
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Students & Staff help rebuild lives and homes.
During the week of August 21-25, the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Construction Students and Carpentry Instructor Brandon Conley. Worked to assist disabled veterans and their families in need. Mountain care Partnership is a Christian based organization out of Southwest...
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center helps send At-Risk youth to Trooper Island Summer Camp!
Friday July 18th , 2014 Staff and students from the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center with the help of Horizons Youth Services co-sponsored the annual "KY State Police Trooper Island Golf Tournament". Horizons Youth Services sponsored the lunch for the golfers, and...
Carl D. Perkins Student gets job at Jenny Wiley State Park!
Jaime Marquez 20 year old carpentry student from Orlando Fl, was just hired by Jenny Wiley State Park, in Prestonsburg, KY. He will be working after hours and weekends in the dining room. Jaime stated " this is a great opportunity for me to be able to save for my...
Carl D. Perkins return to 1950’s style as center kicks-off 50th Anniversary Celebration!
During the week of June 23, as perkins students prepared to go on summer break, they also go to relive a special era, and kick off the year long celebration of "Job Corps upcoming fiftieth aniversary". The staff worked hard to make this a week of learning while also...
Carl D. Perkins Construction students have special guest during Universal Safety Month.
Will Drake the OSHA administrator for Eastern Kentucky University( EKU) came to center on 6/20/14 to address safety and how it affects the younger workforce. This presentation is one of many functions for Universal safety month. Students have also been participating...
Carl D. Perkins students honored for hard work!
The Pikeville City Commission recently recognized and thanked the Security & Protective Services class.The class worked long hours doing the Hillbilly Days by providing security for the parking garage and at stations throughout town,. The Commission also approved...
Carl D. Perkins Construction students hired while on Work Based Learning!
Construction students Richard Saul, Damien Hall, Anthony Lange and Travis Bundy showed such work ethic, skill, and dedication that after two weeks of Work Based Learning (WBL) they were hired for paid positions. The students found out late Thursday evening, after J...
Carl D. Perkins Construction Students help “bring life back” to local hotel!
The Heritage Inn, formerly the Holiday Inn in Prestonsburg, KY has been a landmark for 30 years. The hotel first began as the Holiday Inn, bringing a new look and a great addition for the local economy, with it being the first major hotel with 122 guest and several...
Perkins Carpentry students use strong hands and kind heart to give Appalachian Hospice memorial garden a makeover.
During the month of May, the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps carpentry students have put their skills to use, helping the Appalachian Hospice team give the memorial garden located in Paintsville, KY a much needed makeover. The students have worked unloading mulch, planting...
Culinary Students & Staff give Culinary & Nutrition presentation to High School Freshman
Monday May 15th, the culinary class of Chef Terry Marrs set out to talk to freshman class at Allen Central high school about the Culinary Field and what the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center offers. Chef Terry mars and culinary students David Oswalt, talked with the...
Carl D. Perkins student Dimitri Bien-Aime’ graduates with High Distinction!
On My 9th Carl D. Perkins Job Corps students Dimitri Bien-Aime’ completed part of his journey he set out on 2 ½ years ago. Dimitri come to the Perkins Job Corps center from Green Acres FL, in October 2011. Dimitri completed Office Administration, Work Base Learning...
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center students Cheer on Seniors.
On Friday, May 17, 2014, the Carl D. Perkins Security & Protective Services (SPS) students assisted the Big Sandy Area Development District with their annual Senior Olympic games. The games were held at Dewey Dam in the Jenny Wiley State Park. This makes the 7th...