NAACP came to Old Dominion Job Corps Campus to help our students register to vote in the upcoming elections. The registration team helped get the information needed for our students who live out of the area, and they were very informative about how everything works...
Old Dominion Job Corps staff met with Unity in the Community members
Community organizations came together under Central Virginia Addiction and Recovery Resources, CVARR, in 2018. The story of substance use in Central Virginia and across the state, however, spans many decades. , Virginia’s Health Commissioner declared the opioid crisis...
Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia team comes to Old Dominion Job Corps Campus
Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, is one of the largest shipyards in the world, specializing in repairing, overhauling, and modernizing ships and submarines. It’s one of the oldest, largest, and most multifaceted industrial facilities belonging to the...
Old Dominion Job Corps knows the importance of preparing for our country’s ongoing need to build infrastructure.
Old Dominion Job Corps knows the importance of preparing for our country's ongoing need to build infrastructure. Virginia Department of Transportation came to our campus with the whole show on how to get it done. During our students and staff morning meeting, the VDOT...
Old Dominion Job Corps Teams up with Central Virginia Community College
Old Dominion Job Corps Teams up with Central Virginia Community College on a REACH Deep and a REACH Deeper Initiative. The REACH collaborative focused on a One-Door Model, Targeted Outreach, and Supportive Services. The team worked on disparities among adult learners,...
Old Dominion Job Corps gets ready for Truist Life Money and Choices financial education program.
Truist Financial Corporation is proud to announce the launch of Truist Life, Money, and Choices™ – its new financial education program for community organizations explicitly tailored for high school and college students. This initiative aims to empower younger...
Old Dominion Job Corps Campus Annual Blood Drive
The Old Dominion Job Corps Campus Annual Blood Drive is today. "OD" CMA students and Wellness staff are set up in the Recreation center. They will assist Red Cross staff in the donation process. Help save a Life. Give Blood.
Old Dominion Job Corps – Volunteering a closer look.
Old Dominion Job Corps students learn the importance of Volunteering. They show selfless acts as they demonstrate their learned skills and excitement for the betterment of others in our community. Their time is well spent at the Free Clinic of Central Virginia.
Old Dominion at the Naval Seas System Command hiring event
Old Dominion Job Corps students and staff participated in the Naval Seas System Command hiring event. Staff also met Key leadership from Job Corps and the U.S. Department of Labor.
A driver’s license is essential for many reasons
A driver's license is essential for many reasons, including the following: It is a primary form of identification in the United States and can be used in many places that require personal identification. For example, you can use your Driver's license to board a plane...
Old Dominion Job Corps Campus celebrate 60 Years of Job Corps
President L.B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act on August 20, 1964. On August 20, 2024 Old Dominion Job Corps students, staff and guests celebrate 60 Years of Job Corps in an amazing awards to Community partners across the state. Happy 60th. Job Corps....
Naval Seas System Command (NAVSEA) hiring event
It was an exciting and eventful day for students at #OldDominionJobCorps, as they had the opportunity to participate in a Naval Seas System Command (NAVSEA) hiring event. Students heard directly from employers at the Navy shipyards for submarines in Newport News and...
NAACP host a training session on voting for OD students.
On September 9, 2024, Mr. Reginald Parrish with the NAACP hosted a training session on voting and using the Scan Here For Voting Resources link. Students learned how to register to vote, general voting information, and vote-by-mail information. Mr. Parrish shared the...
Summer RANE event 2024
Tom Woodward Job Placement Counselor/Counselor II Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Hosted the Summer RANE event 2024—lots of networking and great speakers impacting the local community. The Mental Health Consultant, Disability...
Old Dominion Job Corps works with Lynchburg Business Alliance and Chamber.
Old Dominion Job Corps Campus will hold its quarterly Workforce Council Advisor meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024, beginning promptly at 8:30 am in the CTE training conference room at 1073 Father Judge Road, Monroe, VA 24574. Today was the planning meeting with...
Kently Hunter is an Old Dominion Job Corps Graduate of the Quarter
Kently Hunter is an Old Dominion Job Corps Graduate of the Quarter Before joining the Job Corps, she was unemployed and had lost hope. Kently studied hard and became a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Certified EKG Technician. Now, Kently is employed at...
Old Dominion Job Corps and Virginia Career Works
Old Dominion Job Corps staff trained with Virginia Career Works today. Virginia Career Works is a comprehensive One-Stop Center where job seekers and employers can access the programs, services, and activities from various workforce agencies. Old Dominion Job Corps is...
Old Dominion Job Corps Saturday August 17, 2024
Old Dominion Job Corps Saturday August 10, 2024
Old Dominion Job Corps students and staff helped out at the University of Lynchburg's back-to-school event held by One Community, One Voice. Students and staff also had a chance to talk to and take pictures with Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,...
Saturday, July 27, 2024. Old Dominion Job Corps
On Saturday, July 27, 2024. Old Dominion Job Corps Painting Instructor and Business Community Liaison participated in the Latinx Health Summit and Resource Fair for Hispanic/ Latinx Community.