JOB CORPS On November 19, 2011 Jacksonville Job Corps students participated in the Jacksonville Beach Beautification Project. The students arrived early Saturday morning to a beautiful and sunny day to get Jacksonville Beach litter free. Armed with several garbage bags for...
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Florida State Representative Swears in SGA
Florida State Representative, Reginald Fullwood District 15 swore the newly elected students of the Student Government Association. Representative Fullwood. Before running for the State House he served on the Jacksonville City Council for seven years, and elected in...
JJC Donate to the Homeless
The Jacksonville Job Corps Center's male dorms worked for several weeks raising money to purchase turkeys, hams, canned goods, greens, noodles and many other item to donate to the Clara White Mission to feed the city's homeless. Clara White Mission is a non profit...
A salute to Service
The Jacksonville Job Corps Center hosted a “Salute to Service” on November 7, 2011. Members of the Job Corps family and members of the overall community were celebrated for their service to this country. A video tribute was provided to remind us of all the lives that...
Tradesmen International Provides Employment
Tradesmen International is recognized nationally as a leading source for reliable, skilled craftsmen and professional labor-oriented services. Tradesmen has thousands of employees in nearly 100 locations as well as the industry's premier travel-dedicated workforce....
Student Lands Job With Spherion
Princess Walls graduated from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center with a trade certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant. Ms. Walls is currently employed with Spherion Staffing in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Spherion Staffing Services is a leading recruiting and...
Media: Jacksonville Job Corps Celebrate Conflict Resolution Day
The Jacksonville Job Corps center proclaimed October 27th as Conflict Resolution Day. The theme for the day was Resolving Conflict in the Workplace. Mayor Alvin Brown issued a Proclamation declaring October 27th as Conflict Resolution Day at the Jacksonville Job...
Media:Jacksonville Job Corps Students Learn Value of Volunteerism
Article: Jacksonville Job Corps students "Made The Difference" during the annual Make A Difference Day National Campaign by volunteering with the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure event. Without a cure a 1 in 8 women in the US will continue to be diagnosed with...
Make A Difference Week-Oct. 17-22, 2011
This year the Jacksonville Job Corps Center partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to provide over 174 man hours of Community Service. The students began their service for this National Initial on October 17th, everyday after their training day students loaded...
JJC Continue Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle Program
The Wellness Committee at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center led the staff and students to to another awesome day of activities as apart of the continued efforts for a Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle Program. Over 400 students and staff members participated in this...
JJC Volunteer with the Tony Boselli Kids Mud Run
Students at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center volunteered at the first annual Tony Boselli MUD FEST. The event was located on the grounds of the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, Mud Fest is an event for the entire family, kids and adult participated in trying to...
Media: Jax Job Corps Students March To First Lady’s Beat
Jacksonville Job Corps students were featured in the Jacksonville Free Press as they moved and grooved to First Lady Michelle Obama's "Move Your Body" campaign. Students and staff had a terrific time working on the routine and all enjoyed every moment of the...
Employment Success
Jacksonville Job Corps student Nigel Wilson was recently hired by Remedy Intelligent Staffing as a full time employee. Nigel is currently working at the Coach Distribution Center in jacksonville, Florida. Remedy has hired many students from the Jacksonville Job Corps...
Running Groups and Zumba Fitness at JJC
After the initial kick off of the Let's Move Campaign students at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center have taken the healthy and active lifestyles initiative to heart. Every Wednesday students meet in the gymnasium to participate in an hour long zumba class. Other...
JJC Student Lands Job At KIRA, Inc.
Jacksonville Job Corps graduate Virginia Brown was hired by KIRA, Inc. as a Grounds Keeper at the Naval Air Station. Virginia loves her job and look forward to a long future with the company. KIRA, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida is a private company catagorized under...
“Move Your Body”
Lights, camera, action! On September 23, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. students and staff at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center taped their video presentation of the First Lady and Beyonce Move Your Body Campaign. Gregory Johnson, JJC student, choregraphed a routine for the...
JJC Kick off “Let’s Move Campaign”
On August 19, 2011 the Jacksonville Corps Center kicked off the first phase of the Let's Move Campaign inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama. The center partnered with the Duval County Health Department, Deem Wellness Center and Premier Vending to assist with the...
Youth Achievement In Technology
Jacksonville Job Corps student Leon P. Key III was recognized by the North Florida Chapter of the E3 Business Group, Inc. for his outstanding efforts and contributions to the organization as an intern during the summer Youth Achievement in Technology program. The...
Community First Present Financial Management To JJC Students
Community First Credit Union becomes community partner with Jacksonville Job Corps. Ms. Ramona Cobb-community 1st representative and three associates presented students with an indept look at building their financial future. Students were given check registers,...
Sheldon Clark-A Job Corps Success Story
Sheldon Clark came to Jacksonville Job Corps over 2 years ago with a 9th grade education. This young man arrived from the Island of the Bahamas because he wanted a better life for himself and his family. "I came to Job Corps because I couldn't believe someone would...