JOB CORPS NEWS

One of Guthrie Job Corps Former Students who completed in February of 2022 sent this message to CSD IT staff member at Guthrie Job Corps. What a success story Hi Ben, This is Eddie Mathis, I wanted to inform you that I'm doing great in the I.T field. Currently I'm...

CSD Staff Outreach and Admissions Counselor of Guthrie Job Corps  who is Mrs. Oklahoma shared her outreach she did this past Monday. Miss Tyrea Craig, The district Coordinator for Putnam City Schools and the Principle Miss Spate of Tulakes Elementary host a weekly...

On Monday 2/27/23 tow of the US Army Military Recruiters set up a recruiting table in the Cafeteria During Lunch. Several of the students visited with them and they set up recruiting appointments for future enlistments into the US Army.

On February 15th two CSD Staff in Outreach and Admissions Counselors participated in Metro Tech Black History Month Job Fair.

On Saturday 2/18/23 One CSD Staff and 8 Guthrie Job Corps Students assisted Sooner Success with Respite Care for four hours with over 10 children who have Special Needs. The students worked hard and yet had a great time. 

On Wednesday One CSD Staff BCL and Guthrie Job Corps Student Government President visited Guthrie Chamber Coffee at the Golden Chick. We got to meet Congresswoman Stephanie Bice and her Staff at the Coffee along with Guthrie’s Mayor.

On Wednesday 2/22/23 Guthrie Job Corps Center Student Government and CSD Staff met with Congresswoman Stephanie Bice and her District Staff. She visited with the Student Government Executives and took a brief tour of the Center.

On Monday, February 13th, four CSD Staff (BCL, Outreach and Admission, CTT Manager and CTS) met with Jim Priest, J.D. (President & CEO and Workforce Development), Lisa Dillon (VP), and Melissa Richey (Community Engagement VP) of Goodwill Industries of Central...

On February 14th CSD Staff and Guthrie Job Corps Students celebrated at a special Dance. The students enjoyed the evening with dancing and eating snacks.

On Wednesday 2/8/23 a CSD BCL Staff Member and a Guthrie Job Corps Student Leader attended the Guthrie Chamber Coffee at Ricks Chocolate. The student Leader met several local business owners including Adam Ropp who is running for City Council and owns the Guthrie...

On Thursday 3 Executive Staff from SAVOR of the OKC Convention Center met with the Culinary Arts Students and toured the Center. They are interested in starting Work Base Learning with Culinary and Hiring the graduated Students.

On Thursday the Guthrie Job Corps Academics Manager and Deputy Director attended the Oklahoma Leadership Educator Conference and met with the “Oklahoma Innovation Educator of the Year” as well as the OASSP Executive Director.

Friday February 3rd CSD staff and Guthrie Job Corps students assisted at the Guthrie Friends of the Library unloading books for their fundraising event. Not only will these books be open for community members purchase, but Job Corps students were able to walk away...

On Wednesday  one of the CSD Staff and a Guthrie Job Corps Student Leader visited with Matt Blubaugh, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice’s District Director at the Level Up Arcade while attending the Guthrie Chamber Coffee.

On Monday 1/30/23 CSD staff and the students at Guthrie Job Corps donated 35 units of blood to the Oklahoma Blood Institute. This will help save 105 lives. Great job staff and students for participating in this blood drive on a cold day.

On Friday 1/27/23 two CSD employees went to the Guthrie Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Scooters. They met with several Scooters Management about future employment for our Culinary Students and possible Work Base Learning. Also talked with the owner of the Guthrie Depot...

Bob Stevenson one of Guthrie Job Corps Out Reach and Admissions / OTP / ATP Counselor signed up another excited student Skylar Leaper on January 19th to the GJCC. She is from Dill City in Western Oklahoma and is wanting to take the Security Trade to go into Law...

Seven of CSD staff members represented Guthrie Job Corps Thursday 1/19/23 at the 2023 Guthrie Chamber Banquet. The Theme was the Roaring 20’s and the staff met Senator Lankford’s Field Rep and our House District Representative along with City Officials and CRC Members...

Three of our Outreach and Admissions Counselors attended the Astec Charter School College and Career fair on 1/12/23. They enjoyed the day and met a recruiter from the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

On Monday Two Guthrie Job Corps Outreach and Admissions Counselors participated in the 2023 MLK Job Fair at Douglas HS. They were able to meet with attendees about looking at their future career choices by joining Job Corps. Our Outreach and Admission Staff enjoyed...