JOB CORPS Julia Gibson started Job corps as a Career Transition Instructor in September 2016 where she quickly began to understand the needs of the Job Corps Trainees and jumped enthusiastically into her roll of helping each and every person successfully transition into the...
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Edison Job Corps Partners with Relief Bus
The BCL, Julia Ruth Gibson coordinated a volunteer trip to the Rescue Mission in New York City. The youth 2 youth ambssadors were chosen to serve, mentor and help ones less fortunate. The New York City Rescue Mission was excited to work with Job corps students on...
Community Gathers for the Edison Job Corps Networking Luncheon
Edison, NJ – Edison Job Corps Academy held another successful Community Relations Luncheon this Tuesday. The luncheon is held every quarter at the academy and is catered by the Culinary Arts students who have an opportunity to showcase their skills. The purpose of the...
Edison Job Corps Taking a Stand Against Breast Cancer
The Edison Job Corps students worked alongside Susan B Komen Breast Cancer organization to help prepare for a local fundraiser. The students dedicated their time to prepare for the Breast Cancer Walk. The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation story is both...
Carpentry Students Giving Back
The Edison Job Corps carpentry students worked alongside Habitat for Humanity, to have the opportunity to assist in building a home for a family in need. Due to their technical skills whole neighborhoods improve and completely transform. Through this...
Edison Job Corps Blood Drive
On October 26, 2018, the BCL coordinated a blood drive for all Edison Job Corps students, the students and staff donated, and the results were overwhelming. Over 65 students donated, including students and staff members, and together they donated blood. Each...
Edison Job Corps staff celebrates Thanksgiving by Giving Back
The Edison Job Corps staff hosted one of the largest Thanksgiving Day dinners on a campus. Over 300 students enjoyed the traditional turkey dinner. The celebration was dedicated to show appreciation students and all of their hard work. President Lonnie Hall joined...
Voter Registration on the Way
September 25, 2018- The Edison Job Corps students partnered with the NAACP to help students become registered to vote. The students received a presentation on voter registration and the impact of voting can have on our society. Students learned they have a voice,...
Edison Job Corps Youth 2 Youth Focus Group
The 12 youth 2 youth ambassadors worked closely with Chief Investigative officer for Middlesex County Bias Crimes and President of the NAACP during Youth 2 Youth week, Detective Dave Amico met with the Youth 2 Youth about what causes violence in the community and ways...
Speak Life Art and Talent Show- Edison Job Corp
September 21- The Edison Job Corps, BCL hosted the Speak Life Art and Talent Show in support of standing together against violence in the community. Several students performed in the show and demonstrated the importance of overcoming fear, anxiety, of presenting ones...
Cornell Thomas Guest Speaker for Edison Job Corps
Cornell Thomas a motivational speaker presented to the Edison Job Corps for Youth 2 Youth week. The presentation high lighted the importance of overcoming barriers and succeeding through life challenges in a positive way. Cornell Thomas discussed with the students...
Youth 2 Youth Ambassadors partners with Local Children’s Hospital
September 18, 2018 The Youth 2 Youth ambassadors and Business Community Liaison created art work for the Children's Hospital in New Brunswick, working to bring the community together. The Job Corps students enjoyed the experience by creating (10) art therapy works of...
Building Community Awareness
On August 30, 2018. The BCL attended the Live on Lawn Networking Event and connected with key community officials for work base learning and career placement for Job Corps students. The President of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce was also in attendance and offered...
Edison Job Corps Celebrates Graduates
On Friday, August 31, 2018 the Edison Job Corps Academy celebrated graduates who have completed the program successfully and are advancing with their career. The Edison Job Corps graduates came from all over the country to participate in the program, with about...
Community Connections
BCL attended the National Night Out in support of local law enforcement in the Edison Job Corps Community on August 2, 2018. The evening featured exhibits and demonstrations by the police and fire departments; entertainment and information booths sponsored by the...
Power to Vote
The Edison Job Corps staff and students discussed the power of voting. through a connection with the NAACP the BCL worked to register students to vote. The students were provided a voter registration form and received explanation of how to complete the form. ...
Community Blood Drive
The Edison Job Corps Academy students provided the largest donation yet to urgent care clinics and hospitals in the area. Building on the legacy of our center’s rich history, the students provided their time to help changes and transform the life of a person in need....
Edison Job Corps Student Highlight
On June 7, 2018 former student Aaron Brown presented to community leaders and Job corps students. His topic of discussion was " No Excuses" Aaron informed the crowd of his former background of laziness and street life, he decided to turn his life around with the...
Building the Future…. Restoring the Past
On July 18, 2018, The Edison Job Corps Academy BCL and selected students from the Carpentry department volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to support building a home for a family in need the carpentry students were professional, and demonstrated the skills learned...
Edison Job Corps Students Making Success Happen
The Edison Job corps is known for vocational training . 12 amazing students from the Advanced Information Technology trade have passed one of the most challenging courses in Microsoft A+. They are moving forward from the 901 exam to 902. In an effort to to...