JOB CORPS “Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center wrapped up their celebration of Job Corps’ 60th anniversary by holding a poster contest! Students were encouraged to create a poster that represented Job Corps. Students who participated in the contest were all declared winners...
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Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Cement Students Finish Parking Lot Project
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center cement students Patricia Crokos, Bryan Criscillo, Alexander Atwell, and Damon McElroy, Jr. finishing up the edging of a parking lot project at the welcome center.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Students Completes Trade and Enlists in the United States Air Force
Congratulations to recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Lucas Blanford! Blanford completed the Cement Masonry and earned a High School Diploma and learner’s permit while at Job Corps in addition to gaining the following credentials: OSHA 10,...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center Holds 60th Anniversary Actitivies
Happy 60th anniversary Job Corps! The Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center held a “Wet &Wild” fun event for the students as part of the Job Corps 60th anniversary series. For the students, it was an opportunity to cool off, ride a mechanical bull, try fun slides,...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center Hosts Successful Career Fair
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center hosted a very successful career fair. Employers from the region were present with special guest employer Fincantieri Shipbuilding, who gave a presentation about their Wisconsin shipbuilding yards. They also touched on Jobs and...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Pharmacy Tech Student Talks About Why She Likes Job Corps
Whitney Young Pharmacy Tech student, Chelsea Berrong, explains why she likes Job Corps. Video
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center Celebrates Instructor
Whitney Young instructor Eric Hanks - Penn Foster instructor, English Language Learner coordinator, and math instructor - helps student Jeremiah Conn with a math problem.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center Culinary Students Complete WBL at Camp Horizons
Whitney Young culinary students Isaiah Carter and DeAlan Daniels traveled to Camp Horizons in Harrisonburg, VA for their Work Based Learning assignment. Carter and Daniels joined the food service crew to feed campers ages 6-16 during their summer camp sessions. The...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center All-Staff Training and Teambuilding Event
The Whitney Young Job Corps held an exciting all-staff training and teambuilding event at Main Event in Louisville. Staff members spent the first half of the day learning about priority issues, welcoming new staff, and announcing the employee of the month before...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Cement Masonry Student Success Story
"It's amazing when you find out what you are capable of..." Dashaon Toney is a Cement Masonry student at Whitney Young and is already learning how capable he is. From earning his high school diploma to being the shop foreman for his class, he's on the right track to...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corp Students Slide into the Weekend
Students at Whitney Young slid into the weekend with music, water games, and fun.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps BCT Graduate Anthony Rodriguez-Martes
Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Anthony Rodriguez-Martes! Rodriguez-Martes recently graduated from Whitney M. Young's Building Construction Technology program. Rodriguez-Martes pursued training at Job Corps because he did not feel...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Culinary Students Traveled to Camp Horizons
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center culinary students Isaiah Carter and DeAlan Daniels have traveled to Camp Horizons in Harrisonburg, VA for their Work Based Learning assignment! Carter and Daniels joined the food service crew to feed campers ages 6-16 during their...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Instructor Eric Hanks
Mr. Eric Hanks - Penn Foster Instructor, English Language Learner coordinator, and math instructor helps student Jeremiah Conn with a math problem.
Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center to Host Career Fair
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center is holding a Career Fair on July 30th! If your company would like to attend the Career Fair, please RSVP at the link below by July 23rd. WMY Career Fair 07.30.24
Successful Community Relations Council Meeting for Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center
Yesterday, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center held its Community Relations Council Meeting. This meeting was a great success where community members inquired more as to the Job Corps program, life at Job Corps, and potential partnerships. Attendees came from many...
Recent Graduates at Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center
Congratulations to recent graduates from the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Culinary Program, Jade Wyatt and Allison Feiler! Wyatt and Feiler are employed at Everlan by Dominion and Masonic Homes, where they completed their Work-Based Learning. Whitney M. Young...
Little Libraries Build by Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Carpentry Students
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Carpentry students are building Little Libraries for nonprofit organization Louisville Metro United Way! The center is always looking for opportunities to partner with local organizations and the students are eager to apply their...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Cement Students Build Foundation
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center cement students are working with their instructor Darryl Gaines to build the foundation for a new addition to the center’s Building Construction Technology building.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Students Celebrate CPR/AED Awareness Week
In honor of CPR/AED Awareness Week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Healthcare Foundations Instructor Shad Hollis provided Healthcare and Culinary students CPR training. Congratulations to these students for earning their CPR/BLS/First Aid Certifications!