JOB CORPS Steven Rodriguez enrolled at the Iroquois Job Corps Center in early 2014 with a desire to help people after being trained in the medical field. He initially wanted to become a nurse however, once enrolled at Iroquois Job Corps he found that he would do well in a...
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On February, 26, 2013, the Iroquois Job Corps Center hosted a blood drive on center through the American Red Cross. Iroquois’ student employees training as Clinical Medical Assistants proudly assisted the Red Cross employees. More than 30 student employees...
“A Job Corps Success Story”
The student employees at the Iroquois Job Corps Center enter the program with goals of obtaining one of the “3 Es” – employment, enlistment or enrollment. For one of our student employees, her goal of obtaining employment came to fruition before she even left. This...
Iroquois Job Corps Center Highlighted in Daily News
The Iroquois Job Corps Center was proudly displayed on the entire back page of The Daily News on January 16, 2013. The Daily News showcased Iroquois' student employee's in "A Service to the Community", "A Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer", "Making Strides Breast...
Iroquois Job Corps students with Nature Explore Classroom
The Iroquois Job Corps brick and carpentry students assisted with the building of the first upstate Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom at the Alexander Central School, Alexander, NY. Project elements included installation of 1,000 feet of stone pathway, 250 feet of...
Iroquois Job Corps Highlighted in Batavia Daily News Article
The Iroquois Job Corps was highlighted in the Batavia Daily News on November 28, 2012. The article featured recent student community service projects such as the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom at the Alexander Central School, Alexander, NY, Making Strides Against...
Iroquois Job Corps Enters Into New Partnership with Medina Memorial Hospital
The Iroquois Job Corps has entered into an expanded Worked-Based Learning partnership with Medina Memorial Hospital. Students from the Certified Nursing Assistant program will be assisting with patient care in the Physical Therapy Unit at the hospital.
Iroquois Job Corps Students assist with Alexander Outdoor Classroom
The Iroquois Job Corps brick and carpentry students have assisted the Alexander, NY Central School in building the first certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom in upstate New York. Iroquois students assisted with the installation of 1,000 feet of stone pathways,...
Iroquois Job Corps observes National Job Corps Commencement Day
The Iroquois Job Corps is featured is several local media outlets in their observance of National Job Corps Commencement Day. The Batavia Daily News, The Niagara Gazette and Medina Journal - Register all featured the celebration activities. Media link is...
Iroquois Job Corps Establishes New Work Sites
The Iroquois Job Corps has recently entered into a Worked-Based Learning agreement with Absolut Care of Gasport, NY. Iroquois students that have been trained as a Certified Nursing Assistant will have the opportunity for extended hands on training in this skilled...
Iroquois Job Corps staff & students participate in Global Youth Service Day
The Iroquois Job Corps staff and students participated in Global Youth Service Day by volunteering at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and their "Spring Into Nature" event. This annual event where visitors are able to view an eagle's nest with eggs, and...
Iroquois Job Corps students hired by Genesee County Nursing Home
The Genesee County Nursing Home located in Batavia, NY continues to be a valuable asset to the healthcare students at the Iroquois Job Corps. Genesee County Nursing Home is a Worked Based Learning site where students gain valuable hands-on training. Over 15 Iroquois...
Iroquois Job Corps Highlighted in The Daily News
The Iroquois Job Corps was highlighted in The Daily News in the Wednesday, December 7, 2011 edition. The Iroquois Job Corps appeared in the SCHOOLS section with the entire back page devoted to their involvement in the community with food pantry deliveries,...
Iroquois Job Corps Holiday Family
The Iroquois Job Corps students and staff have adopted a family for the holidays. The Adopt-A-Family program is through Community Action in Albion, NY. Students assisted in choosing the items and helped wrap the various presents. This year the family consisted of 3...
Iroquois Job Corps Contributes To Local Food Pantries
The Iroquois Job Corps students and staff collected over 400 non-perishable food items and delivered the items to 2 local food pantries. After reading a recent article in the Batavia Daily News about the increased need of families for assistance the Iroquois Job...
Iroquois Job Corps Serves The Community
The Iroquois Job Corps Center students and staff participated in the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser" held at Watt Farm in Albion, NY. Students and staff raised just over $3,900.00 by donations and bake sales that were held on the Iroquois...
Genesee County Nursing Home Hires Iroquois Job Corps Graduates
The Genesee County Nursing Home located in Batavia, NY has hired 4 Iroquois Job Corps Certified Nursing Assistant graduates in the past 3 months of 2011. A student worked based learning partnership between the Genesee County Nursing Home and the Iroquois Job Corps...
Brunner International Hires Iroquois Job Corps Students
Brunner International, a Medina, NY steel based manfacturing plant has offered full time positions to 3 Iroquois Job Corps students. The students have taken part in a worked based learning opportunity for the past 12 weeks. The students will graduate from the...
Anthony L. Jordon Health Clinic hires Iroquois Job Corps student
The Anthony L. Jordon Health Center has served the Rochester, NY area for over 40 years. The health center provides the highest service available to clients with several locations through out the Rochester, NY metro area. The Iroquois Job Corps and Anthony L. Jordon...
Iroquois Job Corps Center Breaks Top 10
In an article by the Daily News, Batavia, NY the Iroquois Job Corps Center was featured with the news that Iroquois was ranked number 5 out of 123 Job Corps centers' nationwide. The Iroquois Job Corps has been rising in the rankings over the past 6 months. The...