JOB CORPS NEWS

Daniel, a Security/MILCAP graduate of the Glenmont Job Corps Academy was recently hired by USA Associates. While at Job Corps, Daniel completed his 8 and 16 hour Security licenses and earned his High School Diploma.

Glenmont Job Corps Academy's Make A Difference Day activities were covered in The Spotlight newspaper. A photo caption and story highlighted the activities of the Center inlcuding a photo of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk completed by the Medical Office...

Taisha Richards enrolled at Glenmont Job Corps in May, 2011. During her time at Glenmont, Taisha obtained her General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and completed a vocation in Medical Office Support (MOS). Taisha participated in the Center’s Work Based Learning Program at...

A photo and caption of the Glenmont Job Corps Graduation ceremony was highlighted in the Delmar Spotlight. The photo included Albany County Sheriff and Keynote Speaker Craig Apple and graduate Serraya Phillips.

On Friday, August 31, 2012, Glenmont Job Corps Academy in conjunction with the American Red Cross hosted a successful blood drive. Led by Medical Office Support Instructor Patricia Stewart and the MOS classes, the blood drive collected 29 units of blood, surpassing...

On Friday, August 17, Culinary Instructor Richard Toth and a team of 4 Glenmont Culinary students went to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to volunteer at their annual BBQ. The BBQ is presented to community members who run food pantries and other...

Students from Edward Mosso’s Security/MILCAP (Military Capability) class needed more than just good luck to navigate an exercise with the U.S. Army on Good Luck Mountain in Johnstown, New York. They received land navigation and map reading skills at the Glenmont Job...

Glenmont Job Corps Academy Auto Instructor George van der Wouden and a group of Job Corps students recently volunteered at Habitat for Humanity. The team from Job Corps assisted with organization of supplies and materials, examined the devastated areas of town damaged...

Victor, a Glenmont Job Corps Academy Security/MILCAP student and recent graduate has successfully gained employment as a security guard with the United States Security Agency. During his time on Center, he completed his General Education Degree(GED) and successfully...

Ashley, a Glenmont Job Corps graduate, completed two trades including the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Security/MILCAP vocation while on Center. Additionally, Ashley is a certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) Specialist. Ashley has enlisted into the United...

Ashley, a Glenmont Job Corps CNA graduate, was recently hired by Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center as a full time CNA. Ashley completed a Work Based Learning assignment at the facility and was hired upon graduation from the Job Corps program.

Gabriel, a Culinary Arts Graduate of Glenmont Job Corps Academy, was recently hired by Tin Marin, a restaurant in New York City. In addition to his Culinary Arts completion, Gabriel earned his GED while at Glenmont and participaed in a Work Based Learning Opportunity...

Delores, a Brooklyn native, came to Glenmont Job Corps Academy determined to succeed. She received training and certification in 2 trades and then was recommended for the ACT (Advanced Career Training) program and attended Hudson Valley Community Collegem (HVCC). As...

Tiffanie, a Glenmont Job Corps CNA Graduate, was recently hired at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. While at Job Corps, Tiffanie completed her GED, as well as certifications in Electronic Health Records and Certified Nursing Assistant.

The Glenmont Job Corps Academy hosted a Commencement Ceremony for graduates on Friday, April 20, 2012 at its Glenmont facility. Congressman Paul Tonko of the 21st District was the keynote speaker at the celebration. Students participating in the graduation completed...

The Times Union featured a story on Glenmont Job Corps Academy's new dorms and recreation center being built. The story appeared in the Capital Region section and is on line with several photos.

Jonathon, a Security/MILCAP student at Glenmont Job Corps was recently hired by Securitas and is working at a bank as a security guard. Jonathon made contacts and impressed business and community leaders by sharing his story at a Security/MILCAP Industry Council...

Culinary students from Chef Toth’s Culinary class at Glenmont Job Corps prepared a delicious breakfast for volunteers and sponsors of the Regional Food Bank’s Holiday Hunger Appeal Campaign. The breakfast included a made-to-order omelet station, a Chef Toth specialty....

Members of Glenmont Job Corps CPP4 class recently volunteered at the Regional Food Bank Warehouse. Students unloaded, sorted and labeled boxes of donated items. “It’s important for students to see how the community gives back and provides much-needed items to those...

Recently a group of Glenmont Job Corps students along with Peer Leadership Coordinator Roland Riggins spent the afternoon bringing a little joy to the residents of Ahana House. Ahana House is a residential facility for adults living with HIV. The facility houses 15...