JOB CORPS 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...
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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...
Cascades Student Success in Unexpected Trade Selection
Nicole Gonzalez is a top notch 21-year-old Carpentry student with a strong work ethic and terrific customer service skills. She began her training at Job Corps in May of 2015 with her high school diploma, and fully intended to enroll in one of the medical trades. Out...
Cascades students volunteer at camp for burn victims
Students from Cascades Job Corps Center had the opportunity to volunteer at the Burned Children's Recovery Foundation's Camp Phoenix. This week-long camp is for kids from all over the country. Each camper is a burn survivor and has an amazing story of resilience,...
Cascades SGA Students Help Families For The Holidays
SGA students worked closely with Skagit Community Action Agency to provide Thanksgiving dinner for two families. One family consisted of two sisters living together, each, with two children. The other meal was provided for a single mother with three small children....
Cascades Instructor Honored For her Achievements
In November, Cascades’ Carpentry instructor Tammie O’Dell received a Lifetime Achievement award from Washington Women In Trades during their Dream Big dinner and awards ceremony in Seattle. In 1975, Tammie began in a carpentry apprenticeship program on a dare. She...
Cascades Students Provide Assistance To Local Veterans
Cascades students helped out with the local "Veterans Stand Down” event on November 11th at the American Legion in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Culinary Arts students provided lunch, while SGA members registered veterans for the free services offered that included dental care...
Cascades Students Are Making A Difference
Cascades students and staff participated in two special projects for Make A Difference Day, by working with long time community partner Skagit Community Action Agency, in assisting one of their clients with a residential moving project. A large perentage of Community...
Cascades Students An Staff Roll Up their Sleeves For Blood Drive
In October, Cascades Job Corps held a blood drive for the Puget Sound Blood Center. Twice each year, students and staff volunteer their time and donate to this important cause. The blood donations collected are critical in order to maintain a stable blood supply for...
Cascades Students Help The Homeless
For the second consecutive year, Cascades Dental and Culinary student volunteers participated in Project Homeless Connect, an all day event that provides several services for low income and homeless individuals or families. All services are free and included medical...
Cascades Culinary Students Shine At A Local Chamber Event
The Cascades Culinary students put on a great show again this year at the annual "Sample of Sedro", an event sponsored by the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce, that features the culinary talents of local restaurateurs and vendors. The students prepared beef tacos...
A Successful WBL Partnership with Cascades Job Corps Leads To Student Employment Opportunities
Who knew that a demonstration to students in the Cement Masonry program on floor polishing in 2009 would lead Kyle Wiggins of Flooring Solutions, LLC to become Cascades 2011 Community Supporter of the Year. “I’ve enjoyed working with the students and we plan to...
Cascades Job Corps Students Have An Adventure In Environmental Education
A group of Cascades Job Corps students and staff joined others from Western Washington University and the Sedro-Woolley School District to take part in a trip to Sucia Island in the San Juan’s, for five days of environmental studies and volunteer service work. The...
Cascades’ Earth Day / Global Youth Service Overview
On April 16th 2011 ten (10) Cascades students and one staff member worked with other volunteers from the Skagit Community Action Agency to assist with five yard work projects for low income elderly and disabled clients. Skagit Community Action Agency is one of...