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Cascades Job Corps Partners with BloodWorks NW

On Friday, October 18th Cascades hosted BloodWorks NW for an on-center blood drive.  In total, we had 41 appointments with 31 eligible donors!  Each donation can save up to 3 lives. That is a potential of 93 lives saved in one day!  Bloodworks NW provides 95% of...

Cascades Job Corps Partners with Camp Korey

Camp Korey hosted its 3rd Annual Cooking for Kids BBQ Competition and Community Festival. The Security and Protective Services students played an important role by assisting attendees and helping park over 400 vehicles and 50+ motorcycles, which contributed to the...

Health and Wellness Fair at Cascades Job Corps

On August 29th, Cascades Job Corps collaborated with Skagit County Public Health to host a Health and Wellness fair for the students. Students visited Skagit County Public Health, Triumph Center, Skagit DVSAS, Family Promise of Skagit County, Barrier Breakers, Molina...

Cascades Job Corps Graduation Spotlight

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...

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!

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!

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...