JOB CORPS in recognition of National Job Shadowing Day, the Student Government Association (SGA) from the Flint Genesee Job Corps met with District Manager, Derrick Mathis at their office to give information about Senator Stabenow's responsibilities and well as the district...
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Flint Genesee Job Corps Recognizes International Peace Day
Flint Genesee Job Corps students and staff recognized International Peace Day with a celebration and unity march through downtown Flint during lunch hour. Over 300 walkers with non-violent signs and posters beginning at the University of Michigan, passed Farmers...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Celebrates International Peace Day with Unity March
Flint Genesee Job Corps recognized International Peace Day with a celebration and unity march through downtown Flint during lunch hour along with various partners to include the University of Michigan, WOW Outreach, Genesee County Committee for Community Peace,...
Two Trade Completer at Flint Genesee Job Corps working as Carpenter Apprentice
Richard Rauscher started at Flint Genesee Job Corps Center on 5-1-12. He started the brick trade on 7-30-12 and completed on 6-14-13. After completing, he took a 2nd trade. He started Carpentry on 6-24-13 and completed on 3-24-14. He separated from Flint Genesee...
Carpentry Students Soars at Flint Genesee Job Corps Center
Austin Green started at the Flint Genesee Job Corps Center on 6-29-15. He received his high school diploma in October 2015. He will complete the carpentry trade in May of 2016. His plan was to enlist in the military from day one and that is what he is doing. He...
FLINT GENESEE JOB CORPS ASSIST WITH WATER CRISIS
Students at the Flint Genesee Job Corps Center have been assisting the communuty during the water crisis by giving out water every Wednesday, labeling water testers, and distrbuting water filters. Students have assisted the Red Cross, GCAARD, and various churches...
Flint Genesee Students receive META Peace Training
Student ambassadors in the Youth2Youth initiative received nonviolence skills training from the Meta Peace Team (MPT). The MPT trains in creative, nonviolent conflict intervention and teams are deployed at home and abroad to regions of conflict to reduce violence. ...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Students participate in National Manufacturing Talent Tour
Flint Genesee Job Corps students in the Career Readiness Class toured TDM International as well as the General Motors Truck Plant on October 2nd, as part of the National Manufacturing Day Student Talent Tour, offered by the Flint Genesee Chamber of Commerce. ...
FLINT GENESEE JOB CORPS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CHAMBERS CAREERS EDGE PROGRAM
Eight Flint Genesee Job Corps students were invited to participate in the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce Careers Edge Program. The Careers Edge Program is a four day workshop in which applicants learn from Chamber's staff about the importance of corrct resume...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Masonory Student Selected for 2015 Region Challenge
Gregory McQueen Jr. will be representing the Flint Genesee Job Corps Center and the State of Michigan in the 2015 Region Masonry Skills Challenge as a first year apprentice. Only the best are asked to participate in this contest. The winner goes on to Las Vegas to...
Students Assist at the 32nd Annual Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner
Flint Genesee Job Corps students assisted at the 32nd Annual Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner held at Foss Avenue Baptist Church in which over 300 elderly citizens attended. Various leaders in the community to include State Representative Woodrow Stanley, who...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Students – Learning and Serving
A special article was in the newspaper, Flint-Our Community Our Voice, while serving their community while learning to paint as a vocation. Students painted a mural on the barn of Calvary Lutheran Church - "Come Grow With Us". One student explained "I used to be one...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Students Make a Difference in the Community
A special article was in the CPS Courier Newspaper of Flint Genesee Job Corps students giving back to the community in a big way by participating in the Make a Difference Day event, assisting 13 organizations to include big Brothers Bib Sisters of greater Flint,...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Students Assist at Annual CRIM Race!
The CRIM Race - held in Flint, Michigan drew over 15,000 runners from throughout the United States and other countries this year. Among the volunteers for the exciting event were students of the Flint Genesee Job Corps Center. In preparation of the event,...
NINETY-SEVEN GRADUATES FROM FLINT GENESEE JOB CORPS
Ninety-seven graduates participated in the National Job Corps Graduation Commencement held on August 24th at Flint Genesee Job Corps. The keynote speaker was Mr. David McGee from the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Great Flint, with special acknowledgements from...
Flint/Genesee Job Corps participate in the Fall Fitness 4 Challenge!
Center staff and student representatives, along with various organizations in the community, were aired on Fox66 News during the kickoff for the Fall Fitness 4 Challenge, sponsored by Health Plus, Greater Flint Health Coalition, and Commit to Fit!. During the...
FLINT GENESEE JOB CORPS “ROCKS THE VOTE” FOR CONSTITUTION DAY!
Constitution Day was a big event at the Flint Genesee Job Corps Center for students and staff. The Constitution Day program included presentations from various community leaders, to include our County Commissioner, who spoke about the importance of young people...
Flint Genesee Students Assist at Fox 66 News Fall Festival!
Students from Flint Genesee Job Corps Center were right up front when thousands of guest arrived at the annual Fox 66 News Fall Festival held on September 15th at the Perani Center, handing out literature of the event and assisting with traffic control. Students...
SGA Participates in COFY’s Health Fair
The Student Government Association (SGA) of the Flint Genesee Job Corps Center participated, along with various other organizations, at the Community Outreach for Family and Youth (COFY) Health Fair held at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The Health Fair was held...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Center Sponsors Blood Drive
Flint Genesee Job Corps Center was highlighted on ABC News for having a successful Blood Drive on Center, along with the American Red Cross. Both students and staff appreciated being able to give back to the community and those whose lives may have been saved....