JOB CORPS Friday March 11, 2016, Detroit Job Corps Center students visited the Detroit District office of Congressman John Conyers. They met with District Director Yolonda Lipsey. Yolonda pointed out that Congressman Conyers is considered the “Dean” of the House of...
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Detroit Job Corps Center visits Senator Gary Peters Office.
Wednesday March 9. 2016, Detroit Job Corps Center students visited the Detroit District office of Junior Senator Gary Peters of Michigan. The students met with Senior Senate Aide Corri Wofford. Ms. Wofford explains the intricacies of getting legislation passed and the...
Detroit Job Corps Center Recieves Awards from Detroit City Council
During the Detroit Job Corps Center's Anti-Violence/Anti-Bullying Awareness Week, the Detroit City Council presented Job Corps with the " Spirit of Detroit Award" and the "Award of Recognition" on October 6,2015 for their outstanding efforts in bringing attention to...
DJCC Thanks Apprenticeship and Business Partnerships
Detroit Job Corps Center would like to thank each of the following apprenticeship and business partners that provides extraordinary on-the job, real work environment experiences for Detroit Job Corps students: The Greening of Detroit; Commerica Park; Lawden Nursing...
Detroit Job Corps Center 2015 Commencement Ceremony!
Detroit Job Corps Center held its 2015 summer commencement ceremony on Friday, August 14, 2015. This year’s theme was: "Soaring to Success". The Key note speaker was Mr. Shaka Senghor, writer, mentor and motivational speaker. Detroit Job Corps Center had 80 students...
Fisher Dynamics hires DJCC Student
Fisher Dynamics hires Tyheem Dobson, DJCC trainee as Inspector Supervisor. Fisher Dynamics, an engineered seating systems and mechanisms company, is the automotive industry’s premier supplier of seat mechanisms. They design and manufacture recliners, latches, and...
DJCC Trainees and Staff Volunteers during “Make a Difference Week”
During the week of October 22-27, 2012, DJCC trainees and staff volunteered at various community organizations relating to "Make a Difference Day, 2012". Partner organizations included: Detroit Coast Guard, Gleaner's Community Food Bank, Detroit Rescue Mission, John...
Employment Opportunities for DJCC Trainees
Detroit Job Corps Center (DJCC) would like to thank the following companies for hiring trainees from the Detroit Job Corps Center program: Great America Trucking Company, Technicolor, Peace Project, White House Nursing Home, Tyler Care Center and Imani Residential...
Detroit Job Corps Student goes to China
Detroit Job Corps Center student selected to represent the United States in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Youth Skills Camp in China. APEC is the premier Asia-Pacific economic forum. Its primary goal is to support sustainable economic growth and...
DJCC Trainees visits Congressman Hansen Clarke’s Office
On Monday, June 11, 2012, Detroit Job Corps Center (DJCC) Student Government Association (SGA) visited Congressman Hansen Clarke's District Office. During the visit, trainees had an opportunity to educate and discuss with Congressman Clarke and his staff about the...
DJCC Trainees Volunteers at Wayne County Health Expo
Detroit Job Corps Center (DJCC) trainees and staff collaborated with Wayne County Health and Human Services Department for their annual "Cover the Uninsured Health Expo". The event took place on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Cobo Hall. Over 700 Uninsured applicants came...
DJCC Volunteers at Capuchin Soup Kitchen
On May 17, 2012, Detroit Job Corps Center trainees and staff volunteered at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Capuchin provides full-course nutritious meals to hundreds of men, women, and children who are homeless or experiencing economic difficulties. The Center also serves...
DJCC Partners with The Greening of Detroit
Detroit Job Corps Center (DJCC) collaborated with The Greening of Detroit, USDA/USFS Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Data Analysis in the second phase of Dorais Park Tree Planting on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Before planting the trees, the Citizen Forester...
DJCC attends “A Salute to Veterans: Forum and Resource Fair”
On November 10, 2011 trainees and staff from the Detroit Job Corps Center (DJCC) attended Congressman Hansen Clarke and Congressman John Conyers " A Salute to Veterans: Forum and Resource Fair". At the fair the trainees had an opportunity to speak with both...
DJCC Partners with World Medical Relief “Blanket Distribution”
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, the Detroit Job Corps Center Computer Tech trainees partnered with World Medical Relief in assisting in the unloading and distribution of over 15,000 blankets to Detroit local homeless shelters for children and adults. Detroit Mayor...
DJCC volunteers at VA Hospital
On November 10,2011 , the DJCC Homeland Security Trade trainees attended the John D. Dingell Veteran's Hospital Veteran's Day Celebration. They also had an opportunity to meet and speak with Congressman John Dingell at the celebration. Detroit Job Corps Center staff...
Veteran’s Job Fair held at DJCC
On November 16, 2011 the Detroit Job Corps Center partnered with Veterans Administration and held a Disable Veterans Job Fair. Some of the participating businesses were: Fire Catt, Hewitt Package, US Steel, Aerotek and Sysco. Many disable veterans came to the Job...
DJCC helps to send care packages to our veterans
National Veteran’s Week was held the week of November 14, 2011 –November 19, 2011. During Veteran’s Week, the Detroit Job Corps Center did a center wide fundraiser and collected $300.00. All proceeds were donated to Desert Angels to help support our veterans. Desert...
DJCC volunteers at New Light Nursing Home
On October 19,2011 the Detroit Job Corps Center Kitchen Committee trainees and staff representing various trades volunteered at New Light Nursing Home playing Bingo, puzzles and card game with the senior residents. On October 31,2011 , the Detroit Job Corps Center...
Trainees at Detroit Job Corps Center helps WWMR
On October 19,2011 the Detroit Job Corps Center Facility Maintenance trade volunteered at World Wide Medical Relief (WWMR) packing boxes for Detroit's homeless population and answering telephones. WWMR mission is to facilitate the distribution of surplus medical...