JOB CORPS 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 plays a vital role by...
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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 Open House Celebrates 60th Anniversary
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Cascades Job Corps held an engaging event that provided attendees with a comprehensive overview of its offerings. Attendees included Representative Rick Larson, Sedro-Woolley’s Mayor Julia Johnson, the Port of Skagit and local...
A Fresh Look for Graduating Student at Cascades Job Corps
The Northwest Barber Academy collaborates with Cascades Job Corps in showing support and well wishes for Cascades Job Corps student embarking on his next chapter. Recent graduate, Jackson, secured a position in Disney's Apprenticeship Program and was treated to a...
Janicki Industries Hosts Industry Tour for Cascades Job Corps Students
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, a group of students from Cascades Job Corps, went on an educational visit to Janicki Industries, a leading and award-winning engineering and manufacturing enterprise. During the highly informative tour, the tour guides shared valuable...
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...
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,...