Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Kristen Henson for obtaining her learner’s permit!
Whitney M. Young Jr. Hosts Fall Workforce Council Meeting
Last week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Workforce Council members came together for the Fall 2024 meeting to collaborate with our dedicated CTT instructors. The focus? Finding innovative ways to better support the Job Corps program and building stronger...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Students and Staff Celebrate Thanksgiving
Last week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center held their annual Thanksgiving Feast! Students were treated to a delicious feast consisting of all the holiday staples! Thank you to the staff for making this possible! Each Thanksgiving, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Student Earns High School Diploma
Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Forever Cooper for obtaining her High School Diploma!
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
This week, students at the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with events in partnership with the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (#CMRCC) in Louisville! Tuesday, November 19: Students welcomed Aaron Gohl,...
Whitney M. Young Jr Job Corps Bricklaying Students and Lincoln Foundation
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center bricklaying students were fortunate enough to have a Work Based Learning opportunity provided by the Lincoln Foundation. The students were able to work on the Larry M. McDonald Center of Excellence and provide some restoration to...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Celebrates Veterans
The Whitney M Young Jr Job Corps center made sure to recognize and celebrate its military veterans by hosting a Veterans Day lunch complete with a special cake. We appreciate your service!
Whitney M. Young Jr. Student Attains GED
Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Luis Godinez for obtaining his GED!
Whitney M. Young Jr. Students Take Trip to Big 4 Bridge
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center students took a trip to the Big 4 Bridge!
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Celebrates Certified Medical Assistants
Happy National Medical Assistant Recognition Day! Medical Assistant students at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center are excited to celebrate the important role medical assistants play in the medical field. Current medical assistant student, Jasmine Standard’s...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Students Visit Kentucky State University
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center students visited Kentucky State University! Students were able to watch a Women's Basketball Team scrimmage and went on a campus tour where they posed next to a Whitney M. Young Jr. memorial statue on campus.
Partner Spotlight: WireCrafters & Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center
We are thrilled to highlight our incredible partnership with Chad Anglin from WireCrafters as our Employer of the Quarter! Since 2018, WireCrafters has provided invaluable Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities and direct job placements for our welding students,...
Affirmation Station at Whitney M. Young Jr Job Corps Center
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Student Government Association president DeAlan Daniels proudly shows the new Affirmation Station in the education building. The Affirmation station is a place where students write positive and encouraging notes to leave on the...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Pharmacy Tech Completer
Congratulations to recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Chelsea Berrong. Berrong graduated from the Pharmacy Tech program and while abt Job Corps she earned her high school diploma and her learner's permit in addition to the following certifications:...
NAACP Awards Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Student Records Manager
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Student Records Manager, Kevin Crittenden was awarded the Shelbyville Area NAACP’s Rev. Robert R. Marshall, Sr. Community and Civic Engagement Award! This award goes to recognize an individual who is actively involved in...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Holds Voter Registration Event
Shelbyville Area NAACP conducted a voter registration event at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center during lunch at the cafeteria this week. During the event 15 students registered to vote!
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Celebrates Pharmacy Tech Graduate
Congratulations to recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Akiera Stewart! Stewart completed the pharmacy technician program and while at Job corps she obtained her high school diploma and the following certifications: HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogen, First...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Celebrates Pharmacy Tech Completer
Congratulations to recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Adrianne Corey! Corey completed the Pharmacy Tech program and while at Job Corps obtained her high school diploma, as well as the following certifications: First Aid, CPR, Basic Life Saving...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Celebrates Student’s GED Obtainment
Congratulations to current Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Antonio Chenault for obtaining his GED! Chenault just came to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center in July and has already obtained his GED. Chenault is in the carpentry trade and plans to join...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Culinary Student
Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center recent graduate, LaMiah Allen! Allen completed the Culinary Arts program and while at Job Corps she obtained her high school diploma, as well as her ServSafe Manager, First Aid and Basic Life Support...