JOB CORPS The SGA Officers and Advance Training-Human Service Students went to the Head Start Program in Gadsden, AL. to help the staff prepare gifts for the children. The Gadsden Job Corps Students took the toys that were donated and wrapped those gifts for Boys and Girls...
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Gadsden Job Corps Students Take Part in Youth Christmas Party
Gadsden Job Corps students had a unique opportunity to take part in a Youth Christmas party for area underprivileged youth that was put on by one of GJCC’s community partners The Greater Gadsden Housing Authority. The highlight of the program, of course, was Santa...
Gadsden Job Corps’ Students Signed Pledge
The Gadsden Job Corps added a Commitment Tree on center this holiday season. Over a hundred students signed the pledge – I pledge to be safe during the coming winter holiday. I pledge to not engage in unsavory decisions. I pledge to come back reenergized and ready to...
Gadsden Job Corps Says “No to Drugs”
District Attorney Jody Willoughby of Etowah County came during Spirit Week to speak to the student body about the dangers of drug use and the cost that you will have to pay if you continue. District Attorney Willoughby gave several illustrations about the consequences...
Judge Speaks At The Gadsden Job Corps Center
Circuit Court Judge, Billy Olgetree of Etowah County came to speak to the student body and staff during Spirit Week at the Gadsden Job Corps Center. Judge Olgetree spoke to our students about "How To Be Successful In Life". Judge Olgetree shared his personal struggles...
Gadsden Job Corps SGA Sponsoring Food Drive
With the holiday season approaching, the Gadsden Job Corps Center is aware of those that are less fortunate and need help during the Thanksgiving Holiday Season. Gadsden Job Corps SGA is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Staff support of the Food Drive will help...
Surgical Nurse Speaks At Gadsden Job Corps Center
Ms. Natasha Williams, RN, native of San Diego, California granted the wish of Jessica Jarman to meet a young successful nurse. Ms. Williams was elated to inspire our Women To Be group held by Ms. Canady and Ms. Rolley. Ms. Williams received her Bachelor’s degree in...
Gadsden Job Corps Security Team Marched in Veteran’s Day Parade
Security MILCAP Instructor, Mr. Jacob Gazaway, and the Gadsden Job Corps Security students were a part of the Veteran's Day Parade in Gadsden, AL. The Etowah County Patriots' Association and the Etowah County Tourism Board invited the Gadsden Job Corps Security Team...
Gadsden Job Corps Honors Veterans
The Staff and Students of Gadsden Job Corps participated in the Veteran's Day Program with an invitation to the Veterans of Gadsden and Etowah County. The SGA President Bobby Williams led the Veteran’s Day Program with the Students of Gadsden Job Corps to pay tribute...
Boy’s and Girl’s Club Director Visit Gadsden Job Corps
BCL Manager, Harold Carpenter invited Quez Williams, Executive Director of the Boy's and Girl's Club of Gadsden, AL to speak to the AT-HSW Students. Mr. Williams spoke on the Characteristics of Human Service Workers and how you can become an effective Human Service...
Job Corps Success: Isaac Stowe, Serving As An Army Solider
The Security/MILCAP trade was honored to have PFC Isaac Stowe return to the Gadsden Job Corps Center and speak to our students about his journey at Job Corps and now the military. PFC Stowe was a student in the Security/MILCAP trade in 2014 with a dream of joining...
Gadsden Job Corps Signs MOU For New WBL Site: Oak Landing Assisted Living
Mr. Harold Carpenter, Business Community Liaison (BCL) and Ms. Emily Carter, WBL Coordinator met with Mr. Jerry Paul Tinsley, President and CEO of Oak Landing Assisted Living and Specialty Unit to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) partnership. Oak Landing...
Gadsden Culinary Arts Program Caters the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
The Gadsden Job Corps Culinary Arts Program under the leadership of Chef Crystal Dent, Culinary Arts Instructor, had an opportunity to cater the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities at the Gadsden/Etowah Chamber of Commerce. Our Culinary...
Gadsden Job Corps Students Make a Pledge Against Bullying
The Gadsden Job Corps Center is recognizing Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying and ostracism sometimes dominate school and campus culture, leaving many students standing on the sidelines. Through fun activities, critical lessons, and special events our Center is...
“CIC Spotlight” Capeside Fish Market Tours Culinary Arts Program
Gadsden Job Corps Center conducted our first Center Industry Council (CIC) Trade Spotlight on Monday, October 12, 2015. Mr. Alan Duncan, Chief Chef of Capeside Fish Company, was on center to tour the Culinary Arts trade. During the tour, the Culinary Arts students...
Alicia Holmes, WBL Student in Action at The Attalla Health Care and Rehab
Gadsden Job Corps Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) department has developed a great partnership with Attalla Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. CNA student, Alicia Holmes has been working with Melissa Wells, Training Instructor for Attalla Health Care. Mrs. Wells...
Chick-Fil-A Provides Lunch For Student Leaders
The Gadsden Job Corps Center was named Business of the Week by Chick-Fil-A. Mr. Harold Carpenter, Business Community Liaison (BCL), received lunches from Chick-Fil-A. These lunches were given to honor Gadsden Job Corps Students who have shown excellence in leadership...
Celebrating Student Success
Mr. Juvenel Levros, Center Director, stated he wanted to start recognizing our students who complete each week from our program. This week he had the honor of meeting with our student completers for the week. Students William Miller, Candice Edwards, and Khenyonia...
Success Stories
Sweet success! This blog is an opportunity to share our success stories, awards, special recognitions, notable mentions, or anything positive that happened since attending Job Corps. We would love to hear about your continued progress since graduation.
Gadsden Graduate Headed to West Point
West Point Beckons for Gadsden Job Corps Grad Eighteen-year-old Nathan C. is a special young man who says he “likes to overcome challenges” and succeed. Nathan completed his high school education with a higher than 4.0 GPA while concurrently graduating from the...