JOB CORPS Councilman Richard Starr, from Ward #5. Recognized as a leader in Cleveland's Central Community for his grassroots humble beginnings and demonstrated activism plus commitment to creating positive change, congratulates and embraces our 02/17/23 Graduates. His...
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Verdeen…
CONGRATULATIONS! "Welp " Verdeen," as she is jokingly called on G Upper ( Honors Dorm) for having an "old soul," will complete today! Give Kyia Shepherd a big hug when you see her today. She has truly been a joy to have from start to finish. Easily got along with...
CJCC First 2023 Commencement Exercise today…
"Abuela" speaks. Listen... Today our first graduating class of 2023, here at our Cleveland Job Corps Center, will be crossing our stage of SUCCESS. As they do, I want them to remember that: "Every great idea begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you...
Student Government Association leads Business meeting…
Our student Government Association here at our Cleveland Job Corps Center, leads our Business Meeting today. Good job! Student lead. For the students. About the students. And because of the students.
Residential Counselor Bridgette Thomas highlights students success…
"This young man will go down in Job Corps History as one of the hardest working, most reliable, respectful students we have ever had... Extremely CONSISTENT! Dorm Leader in the Honors Dorm, Junior Rec Staff, and he would intentionally pick up whatever tasks he could...
Because it takes a Village…
Representing and wearing three hats, on Saturday "Abuela", Cleveland Job Corps Business Community Liaison, and Rotarian for the Rotary Club of Cleveland. Our team was led by Marcia. An amazing leader and pillar in her community. Representing the Good Knights. And...
You study hard. You get to play hard. Line dancing. Shooting pool with the CD. Watching movies on big screen. Playing video games. Conversations over popcorn. Laser tag. Playing a round of intense JENGA. Shooting hoops. And or just hanging out, chilling and catching...
When you think the doors are closing…
English Translation - Original posted on Spanish- Add libbed and or paraphrased "When you think the doors are closing, breathe, and understand that something bigger and better for you is coming! It doesn't do much to stay contemplating, . It's time to double the...
Students take and say after his first Financial Literacy Coaching session…
Every little grain of knowledge shared with a young mind will eventually "bear fruit". At Cleveland Job Corps Center (CJCC) we believe in "not wasting" an opportunity to introduce our students to new and innovative ways of thinking. Knowing that a mind, is a terrible...
Margo Hudson, CJCC alumna, our local heroe…
Margo Hudson, CJCC alumna, our local Seeds of Literacy heroe. The image on 4 Cleveland City RTA busses will be "kicking off" our 2023 "IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES" campaign on Center. Stay tuned. In the meantime, take a listen to below podcast interview of one of our...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebrating his like, honoring his legacy…
In continued honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., may we all strive to live the legacy of Dr. King by promoting kindness, equity, and social justice today. Not only on the holiday proclaimed. Least we forget his legacy to "make a difference", everyday. Hoping we all...
Cleveland Job Corps finds “missing Link”
Cleveland Job Corps Center (CJCC) finds "missing Link" while seeking employer and or community partnerships in our community. "Post Graduate Transitional Housing" with "wrap around" resource services was identified as the "missing link" at CJCC. Surrounded by a...
Cleveland Alumni is interviewed by WKYC TV
https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/helping-people-who-are-struggling-with-reading/95-a0b3dce7-29eb-4e7a-a9de-2ba579d50090
Exploring venues in the City for Evening Weekend Studies – Community Resources
Job Corps was in the house at The Pivot Center for Art, Dance and Expression at the Community Arts Center. Located at 2937 25th St. Cleveland. This past Saturday, Jan. 07, 2023. First event of this year. Where student and staff in a community group setting were ...
Alumni interviewed local TV….
https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/helping-people-who-are-struggling-with-reading/95-a0b3dce7-29eb-4e7a-a9de-2ba579d50090 Alumni was interviewed and highlighted her beginnings at Cleveland Job Corps Center as her...
VIP on board… Outreach Strategy pays off.
Espada receives a very important visitor on Center today. Ohio State Highway Patrolman H. Morales picked up BCL"s business card at local Restaurant "El Rincon Criollo", where Espada had placed it, as an Outreach strategy. Which connected him to Job Corps for potential...
Local Celebrity is our very own Alumni…
Local Celebrity is our very own Alumni. Graduated back in 1979. 43 years ago. With two trades. Nurse Assistant and Dietary Aide. To this day she is proud of her Job Corps foundation. Meet Margo Hudson, who is now a days, "a Literacy Champion, Tutor, Ambassador, and...
GOLD… focus at CJCC
Bulldogs! Gratitude to CNC trade who crafted the GOLD coin in the Post below. All current persons on GOLD phase have received one". says Mr. Jason Johnson, Student Personnel Officer. "Salute the shine"! Take a look . It is amazingly amazing. "Bulldogs! Gratitude to...
CJCC Carpentry Trade, Students & Staff “test tools”…like kids in a toy story…
Mr Bob Redd, Tool Representative from DEWALT Tool Manufacturing for Construction, was here on Center on Tuesday , November 15th, during our National Apprenticeship Week. He did an amazing tool demonstration. "Hands on" for the students in our Carpentry Trade shop,...