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Trunk or Treat

On October 31st Guthrie Job Corps Center Outreach and Admission Staff participated in the local Trick or Treat Trunk or Treat event at the Local Library.  They handed out candy and fliers to over 600 people.

Respite Care with Sooner Success

On October 22, 2022 Nine Students from Guthrie Job Corps Center assisted Sooner Success with Respite Care for Special Needs Children at the Dunagan Farm.  They played games and took care of their needs affording their parents the opportunity to have some time to be...

Military Appreciation Day

On October 14th Guthrie Job Corps Celebrated their Military Appreciation Day Honoring Civilian Volunteers in the Military.  Jill Castilla the Top Civilian Volunteer for the Secretary of the Army and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice were the 2 Speakers.  The US Army, Navy,...

GJCC Making it Merry And Bright!

There was a Christmas present explosion in our social development department this last week.  Some of our staff and our Student Government Association sponsored a local five member family this Christmas.  GJCC doing what it takes to make a season bright for others!

Military Appreciation Day

Guthrie Job Corps hosted a Military Appreciation Day on October 13, 2016.  Three branches of the military were on center to talk to students, staff and guests.  The Mayor of Guthrie, Steve Gentling was speaker for the assembly that was held in the gym.  Several...

Taking it to the Streets!

Guthrie Summer Streets Guthrie Job Corps participated in the first Annual Guthrie Summer Streets Event on August 14, 2016.  This event was initiated by our health department's total wellness program.  The weather was great and everyone enjoyed the opportunity to "take...

Lights, Camera, Action!

Mayor Steve Gentling and Channel 20 came on center to interview Center Director Priscilla Mayberry on August 4, 2016.  The interview will air in September 2016 to help Guthrie Job Corps gear up for our 50th Anniversary Celebration in October.

Getting the Job!

Bullseye Staffing on Center! John Marzano with Bulls Eye Staffing was on center on June 7, 2016. He talked to all the trades about the opportunites.  Several students filled out applications and asked questions.

GJCC Security on the Job in Oklahoma City

Our security trade students and staff spent five days assisting with parking at the community event called "Praise beyond the Walls" in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Even though it was extremely hot, they were there to help those attending with parking and directing...

“Real World Kitchen Experience”

Guthrie Job Corps Center's Culinary students had the chance to get a "real world" kitchen experience for three days this month at Platt College in Oklahoma City.    At the end of the camp they had the opportunity to show off the skills they had learned by inviting...

Guthrie Job Corps Wins First Place

The combined efforts of the Leadership Specialist, Sharane Robinson, the Student Government Association, the Carpentry Instructor Charles Nichols and his carpentry students helped create, design and build a first place winning float for the 89er's Parade again this...

Legislative Day

It was a great day at the Oklahoma State Capital on May 10, 2016.  Students were there representing  Guthrie, Talking Leaves and Tulsa Job Corps in Oklahoma. They answered questions, handed out goodies and visited with the Senators and Representatives that stopped...

252 Lives Saved

Red Cross Blood Drive 2016 Healthcare trade got a little OJT on Friday, April 29th. GJCC staff and students donated 84 units of blood to the American Red Cross. That adds up to 252 lives saved!!