JOB CORPS A recommendation from a cousin who is a fellow Job Corps Alumni led Kyle to consider going into Job Corps himself. After a successful 7 1/2 year business run, The Window Washer Wizard, was wanting more and discovering that someone could go to Job Corps and receive a...
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Janicki Industries Host Industry Tour for Cascades Job Corps Students
On June 28, 2024, Janicki Industries hosted an industry tour for 16 students specializing in IT and Homeland Security. The tour provided an immersive experience as the students were guided through key company facilities, offering a firsthand look at the meaningful...
Culinary Arts Student Graduates from Cascades Job Corps
On June 14, 2024, the Culinary Arts program celebrated Natalie's successful completion of her culinary training. Natalie began her journey in the program in October 2023, where she became her studies in various aspects of Culinary Arts and obtained valuable...
Cascades Job Corps Partners With HUD In Signing Day Event
Cascades Job Corps partnered with the Housing Urban Development field office for a specialized Signing Day event in the Seattle area. The event was held at a city center public library where library patrons and referred families met with the Admissions Counselors....
WBL Learning Success at Camp Korey
On June 10, 2024, Cascades Job Corps Culinary Arts students supported Camp Korey's fundraising event that was held at the Avalon Golf Course. The students catered an amazing banquet for the golfing teams. An un-fore-gettable experience for all!
Cascades Job Corps Hosts Chamber of Commerce Event
On June 5, 2024, the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce hosted its Members Luncheon at Cascades Job Corps. The event provided an excellent opportunity for the center to engage with the community, with Mayor Julia Johnson delivering the State of the City and the Port of...
Industry Tour at Cascades Job Corps
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce held their second Industry Tour at Cascades Job Corps. The businesses met with the staff and students, learning about the certifications earned in each trade.
Cascades Job Corps hosts Board Retreat
Cascades Job Corps hosted and catered the board retreat for Cascade Loop on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. This was the first visit for many of the board members and Center staff gave a campus tour when their meeting was finishing up. Amazing work, Culinary Arts!
Campus Tour at the Cascades Job Corps
Hayden Jenkins, Northwest Washington Outreach Director, visited the campus on May 8, 2024. He met with Center Director, Kendra Watson, who gave him a tour of the campus.
Cascades Job Corps Attends 110th Anniversary of local Chamber of Commerce
The Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce celebrates their 110th Anniversary on Wednesday, May 1st. Cascades Job Corps staff participated in honoring the chamber's longevity and continued partnership with Cascades Job Corps.
Cascades Job Corps Hosts Volunteer Blood Drive
On Friday, April 5th, Cascades Job Corps hosted an on center blood drive, together with BloodWorks Northwest. The BloodWorks staff were on center providing excellent care to all donors, staff and students alike. Due to the generosity of all who participated,...
Cascades Job Corps Youth Employment Career Fair
The Youth Employment Career Fair, hosted on campus, was a huge success! The event provided over 150 Job Corps students with the chance to explore various career opportunities in their respective fields. With the participation of 13 businesses and organization, the...
Cascades Job Corps Graduate Story
Renne had been working at various restaurants, but he didn't think it would lead him anywhere or provide him with a career pathway. However, when he enrolled in Cascades Job Corps, Renne found new opportunities. He obtained industry-recognized certifications in the...
Cascades Job Corps hosts Community Relations Council Meeting
On March 28, 2024, Cascades Job Corps held their Community Relations Council Meeting. The Community Relations Council was joined by over 40 community members, elected officials, employers, campus staff, Alumni, students, and community partners. The Center Director,...
Cascades Job Corps Graduate College Bound
Melinda Mencia-Bonilla found in Cascades Job Corps a home and hope for a better future. Melinda enrolled in September 2022, as she had been in unstable housing situations through foster care and shelters. She wanted a more secure future and was introduced to Cascades...
Cascades Job Corps attends Chamber Luncheon’s State of the County
Cascades Job Corps attended the Chamber of Commerce's State of the County. The Skagit County Commissioner presented updates to the Chamber members and discussed the 10-year Strategic Plan for the County.
Cascades Job Corps Student Spotlight
Before coming to Cascades Job Corps, Mario Molinero had applied for an entry level position at a company, but he needed a few hard skills. With assistance from Admissions, Mario learned he could obtain the needed skills from Job Corps program. He would be able to...
Cascades Job Corps Culinary Field Trip
Cascades Students spent a day at a local farm on October 3, 2023. The students were given a tour of the farm and bakery shop. They learned from the local business owner about the variety of produce grown, enjoying a team building activity at the corn maze and visited...
Cascades Job Corps Center Director Meets with Sedro-Woolley Mayor
On February 5, 2024, Kendra Watson, Center Director, and Sedro-Woolley Mayor, Julia Johnson, met over coffee. This meeting opened up a dialogue to connect with local leaders and explore ways that support Job Corps students with employment opportunities.
Cascades students honored for their volunteer efforts
Cascades Job Corps students received the Volunteer of the Year award during Community Action of Skagit County’s annual Spirit of Hope Breakfast. Community Action officials cited Cascades dedication to Community Action’s programs that serve senior citizens and disabled...