JOB CORPS Edison Job Corps is proud of its many graduates over the years and this upcoming Friday will welcome back one of its own, Emmanuel Moore, to give the commencement address. Emmanuel Lewis Moore (or Manny) is a devoted public servant, passionate educator, and lifelong...
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Edison Job Corps Attend Edison/Methucen NAACP Chapter Meeting
Tony Staynings, BCL represented the Edison Job Corps at the August 10th Edison/Metuchen Chapter of the NAACP. The meeting covered ways in which the 2 organizations can work together for the betterment of opportunities for the students at Job Corps. Staynings also...
Highland Park Mayor Declares “Tony Staynings Day” for 25+ Years of Service to Youth
Mayor Elsie Foster declared. July 24th as "Tony Staynings Day." In a ceremony attended by over 90 friends and family Mayor Foster shared her admiration for Tony's committment and dedication to serve youth within and outside of Job Corps. She stated, I have known...
Jewish Renaissance Foundation Invites Edison Job Corps to Grand Opening
Edison Job Corps was invited to the Grand Opening of the Jewish Renaissance Grand Opening on August 18, 2023, at its new building campus in Perth Amboy. Tawayna Bailey, Director of AmeriCorps & Academic Services said," Our longtime partnership with the Edison Job...
Edison Job Corps Salutes Dr. Jason Gold as “Man of the Year.”
Edison Job Corps held a wonderful event last month for all the Men on Campus. The event highlights the wonderful culture that is the cornerstone of the Edison Campus. During this event the staff and students celebrated the outstanding work by its Mental Health...
GAF Roofing and Edison Job Corps to host CARE Training at the Edison Campus
GAF Roofing and Edison Job Corps has scheduled a 2-week training at the Edison Job Corps beginning August 28, 2023. This training will enable students to obtain the CARE Certification. This industry recognized credential (Center for the Advancement of Roofing...
Edison Job Corps Proposal to present at Garden State Employment and Training Association Conference
Edison Job Corps proposal to present at the GSETA Annual Conference in Atlantic City in October. The proposal to share best practices in Workforce Development with its key Partners, Solar Landscape, GAF Roofing and Lyft. Mr. Stripling shared that, "we are blessed at...
Edison Job Corps Pool Open
August 3, 2023. Edison Job corps students were excited to see the swimming pool was opened overcoming mechanical problems. Student are mow enjoying the opportunity to gain relief from the heat. Special thanks to Mr. Dahhan Aladdin, Recreation Supervisor and the...
Edison Student Personal Office Host Ice Cream Social for Students
On the Evening of August 4th SPO department hosted an Ice Cream Social to help cool students down and get enjoyable chance to enjoy despite the summer heat. Staff served countless tubs of ice cream with multiple toppings of their choice. Students really enjoyed the...
Edison SGA President Presents Senator Menendez with Photo to Senator Menendez
Edison SGA President Cassandra (Cassie) Mitchel led Senator Menendez and VIPs on a tour of the campus on August 2, 2023. Following the Senators visit Cassie was proud of represent the student body and thanked. the Senator and gave him a framed photograph of the...
Edison Job Corps Carpentry Student speaks to UBC Union
Edison Job Corps Carpentry Student Da'Sahhn Smith spoke to United Brotherhood of Carpenters Union members about his training and desire to become a member of the Uinon. Dan Wright UBC Regional Coordinator spoke about the quality of students coming from the Edison Job...
Edison Job Corps Participates in Edison National Night
Edison Police hosted National Night Out last night (August 1, 2023) Edison Job Corps participated. Millions of people across the country came together to enhance relationships between Law Enforcement and Communities. Edison Job Corps is proud to share that it has a...
Senator Menendez Visits Edison Job Corps and touts Success of the Job Corps
On August 2nd US Senator Menendez came to the Edison Job Corps to tour the campus and talk with the students and guests about pending legislation he is proposing to increase opportunities for women and minority business owners in infrastructure and other government...
Lyft and Solar Landscape Establish Pilot Transportation Program
Lyft and Solar Landscape signed an MOU to create free transportation options to Edison Job Corps students. This Pilot Program will last for 6 months and enable students in Leisure Time Employment and or transitioning into employment to get to and from work. If...
Senator Menendez Staff Visit Edison
Senator Robert Menendez Staffers, Jacob Roth and Carine Diaz toured the Edison Job Corps in preparation for the Senators Press Conference later this week.
National Job Corps Director Visits Edison Job Corps
On September 8, 2022, National Job Corps Director Rachel Torres toured the Edison Job Corps center in Edison, NJ. Director Torres met with staff and students and visited several technical training programs. Director Torres also facilitated student and staff focus...
Edison Job Corps Signs New Partnership
On August 30, 2022, Jay Okon, Edison Job Corps BCL, hosted Paul Akins of Davis Ulmer Companies, to Edison Job Corps to sign a Memorandum of Understanding. The signing of the MOU formalized EJCA’s workforce and training partnership with Davis-Ulmer Companies, a...
Edison Job Corps Academy Signing Day Event
On August 25, 2022, OA Manager Julia Gibson hosted a Job Corps Signing Day for new students coming into the Job Corps program. The signing event, which was attended by new students, their families, and community partners, celebrated the new students embarking on a new...
Edison Job Corps Opens Gourmet Cafe
Edison Job Corps Culinary Arts trade recently rolled out a full-scale operating Café that offers three lunch sessions every Friday. Hosting nine guests at a time, Aloe Café provides a top of the line culinary experience. Boasting a full menu of options for all, the...
Edison Job Corps Represents at Congressman Norcross 5th Annual Constituent Services Fair
On August 18, 2022, Edison Job Corps Outreach & Admissions Counselors Oscar Gomez and Doron Weitzman participated in Congressman Donald Norcross's 5th Annual Constituent Services Fair, where representatives from more than 100 federal, state, and local nonprofits...