JOB CORPS Edison Job Corps had the pleasure of hosting Dan Marquardt, MTC CFO to our center on July 26, for our Fit for Life Olympics event. The Edison Job Corps Fit For Life event was a day of fun for staff and students to participate in team sports, games, and food, in an...
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EDISON JOB CORPS GOES GREEN INITIATIVE
On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, New Jersey State Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak was Edison Job Corps Academy’s keynote speaker to commemorate the re-opening of its Solar Panel/Roofing Installation training program, which took place in the campus gymnasium. Edison Job...
Edison Job Corps Welcomes New Employer Partners
On Friday May 6, 2022, Edison Job Corps welcomed to center new employer partners, Ms. Yendric Villamar, HR Director for Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, and her colleague, Ms. Brandy Santana, for a campus tour, trade tour of the Building Construction Trade, a meeting...
Edison JobCorps Wildcats On The Move
On Thursday, April 21, 2022, Danysson Ulysse and Potansky LaChapelle completed CTR and Edison Job Corps Academy. The two met at EJCA in 2019 before COVID-19 shut down the entire world and distance learning became a regular thing. They became instant best friends and...
Edison Job Corps Student Success Story
Jessica Ferraro a former student of the Edison Job Corps turned her life around with the Job Corps Program. She earned her GED, Security Trade completion, 12 college credits through the Edison Job Corps Program. She eventually moved into the Advanced Training Program...
A Virtual Graduation to Remember
BCL produced the first Virtual Graduation. BCL worked with graduation committee to distribute gift bags to students and plan the wonderful event. The theme of the event was “ From Trial to Triumph.” Several community supporters were in attendance. The graduation...
Edison Job Corps Student Receives Community Award
The Rotary Club for Middlesex County recognized Godwin Uzoagba for Student of the month virtual program. Godwin was recognized for academic achievements achieving his diploma and successfully completing the IMI BRICK Trade. Godwin prepared a speech and discussed the...
Edison Job Corps Student Success Story
Tivia Dallas a former Office Administration student who enrolled in the Edison Job Corps Academy in 2015 believes in the power of Job Corps. Life was challenging for Tivia, her mother recently had a stroke prior to enrolling in the program and she was working several...
Edison Job Corps Academy STAFF JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT THE Edison Housing Authority and Zone 6 Teen Center
March 1, 2021 – Edison Job Corps Academy is proud to embark on a new service project to improve literacy in our community by collecting books for the Edison Housing Authority and Zone 6 teen center during the month of March. This is one of four service projects the...
Celebrating 30 years of service to Edison Job Corps Academy
Congratulations to Princess for your dedication to Job Corps. Your work was vital to the Job Corps students and staff. Princess embodied hard work, effort, focus, and enthusiasm for mentoring the students and after 30 years we are wishing you the best retirement....
Edison Job Corps student turns her passion for helping others into a rewarding career
Edison Job Corps Trainee Breanna Jones successful-ly completed the Certified Nursing trade and is currently employed by Trinitas Regional Medical Center. She credits the residential staff for developing her social skills and providing assistance with public speaking...
Student to Chef: Jason Garcia tells the remarkable story of prevailing against all odds
Jason Garcia a former student of the Edison Job Corps program is soar-ing as an entrepreneur. The road to success was paved with several roadblocks and times of uncertainty. However, Jason persevered always seeking to change his life and change the lives of his...
Edison Job Corps Graduate Making Great Strides
Aleah Hargrove completed the Edison Job Corps program in 2002. She studied the Business Technology Trade, earned her high school diploma and certifications in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint and Access. Aleah credits her inspiration to complete her trade and...
Edison Job Corps Presents at Community Solar Program
The Edison Job Corps was selected to present at the Latinos In Sustainability's Community Solar Panel discussion. EJC student Jesuaidy Martinez presented on his education while attending Job Corps and career outlook for solar paneling. Guests attended the meeting from...
Edison Job Corps and Hometown Hero parter to bring voter education
On Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 6 pm Edison Job Corp hosted virtually an educational moment on voters education. The speaker was Gail Lalla who provides a multi-faceted background in public policy, marketing, and governmental relations. As President of the MCYD,...
Career Transition Class Virtually Supports Students with Employer Outreach
Lina Hollman is a motivational coach, speaker and instructor for the Job Corps program. Ms. Hollman has an ability to reach her students. The CTS team and BCL are working together with the class to ensure virtual job fairs are taking place, career coaches and...
Edison Job Corps Academy Outreach Department Gives Back
Covid-19 has brought people together to make a difference within the communities. Kim Webster, from outreach and admissions, is demonstrating the MTC motto – “BIONIC.” She and other partners of SJ Gas gave of their time to ensure the Pleasantville Food Distribution...
Edison Job Corps Carpentry Department Volunteers Time
Edison Job Corps UBC Pre Apprentice students helped sheet rock Kiddie Keep Well Camp doctor’s. The Kiddie Keep Well Camp was founded in 1924 and has served thousands of Middlesex County children and their families at no charge. The dedication of the carpentry students...
Keys to Success Presentation
Claudia Cordoba from BASF Pharmaceuticals presented to the Career Transition Readiness Class. The Edison Job Corps BCL, Ms. Gibson invited Claudia to the class. Claudia discussed vision, mission planning, importance of structuring goals, focus on what you want to...
Jeff Newman Presents ” How to craft your vision”
Rome Training CEO, Jeff Newman presents to the Career Transition class regarding vision, motivational, and techniques to keep the students inspired and working towards the goals. Jeff encouraged the students to work together with Job Corps staff to achieve better...