JOB CORPS NEWS

The Diversity Committee Hosted a candy day. Diversity means variety and lots of candy. Every individual brings a unique perspective and experience to work, just like candy. Diversity manifests in the workforce's employment and promotion of workers from many different...

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, signs workforce development bill in Lynchburg visit. Youngkin, said when business thrives the community and Virginians benefit and during his speech gave his vision for a business-friendly Virginia that in the past few years improved from the...

When the lights go out at Old Dominion Job Corps, students and staff go to work to fix the problem. There’s no problem too small or too big. Suppose it’s a rainy day and a dirty job even better. It’s what we do; we are OD trades, and working alongside the companies...

Old Dominion Job Corps students and staff participated in Community Service Day at Lynchburg VA Vector Space. During the first part of the day, the students and staff helped with tasks around the Vector Space location, and the other half, they spent time making...

Old Dominion Job Corps students and staff share a moment outside with the total solar eclipse that occurred today, Monday, April 8, 2024, visible across North America and Old Dominion Job Corps—building careers and building memories.

Old Dominion Automotive trade is one of the most selected trades at OD. We have two instructors and a waiting list for opening in this trade. Some students go to lunch, and others go and study a little more on their craft. Demario used his lunch time to study.

  Good Morning My OD Family! Today is National Popcorn Day!!! Please stop by my office after 10:00 am to enjoy a delicious bag of popcorn. I want to show my appreciation for ALL the hard work you do!  Mr. Steven Smith, Center Standards and Incentives Manager,...

Luke William Alumni/Graduates of the Quarter. • Completed Building Construction Technology trade this year 2023 • Separated from the center job attached, being hired at James River Air in Richmond, Virginia • Recently given his own work truck • Student will be...

Alumni/Graduate of the Quarter Graduate Name: Nathan, Emmanuel Graduation Year: December 2023 Trade(s): Certified Security and Protective Services Certifications: Security and Protective Services Current  State: VA Old Dominion is very proud of Nat.

Old Dominion Job Corps students Madison, Christina, and Zuniyiah obtained their learner’s permits on 4/21/23. We can drive now!

Savannah, Old Dominion Job Corps Welding student in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program flag flies high overlooks the Central Virginia Community College campus. We are so very proud of Savannah.

Old Dominion Job Corps walk in the 2023 MLK JR. Unity Walk. Lynchburg Area Youth Sports Initiative sponsored this walk. Together we all can Dream.

Hello, my name is Christina Aurelien; I’m 21 years old and originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I chose to come to ODJC due to being very interested in the pharmacy technician program and chose that as my career path. I chose the healthcare field as my career...

Old Dominion Job Corps students, Jordan Johns, and Emmanuel Nathan obtained their learner's permit on February 2, 2023

Noah plans on a Career in Automotive. He has enrolled at Old Dominion Job Corps Campus to get the education he needs to fulfill that career path. Noah Knight, Sign-on Day 2023 at Manchester High School Campus Chesterfield Public Schools Chesterfield, Virginia...

Mr. Smith, our CSO, conducted a Winter Break Return Celebration for the students. Ms. Diva, Recreation Supervisor, and the Recreation Department held a Bingo and prize raffle. Popcorn and beverages were served.

Old Dominion Job Corps recognizes National Smith Day on January 6, 2023. The Old Dominion Job Corps Diversity committee hosted this event. The most common surname in the United States is Smith. It is also the most common name in just...

Ms. Diva and Santa’s Elves would like to thank each of you for attending Santa’s Workshop. Santa actually reported back to Ms. Diva that he witnessed staff and students making gifts, enjoying holiday cookies, taking photos, laughing, socializing, having fun, and even...

Old Dominion Job Corps Student Joshua Tinsley visited the Capital and spoke with our Senator Tim Kaine. We are very proud of Joshua. 

“It is so exciting to be a part of a student receiving their learner’s permit, learning to drive, then see the look on their face when they finally receive the licenses.” Jodi Lucado Driver’s Education Instructor at “OD”.