Old Dominion Job Corps Security trade hosted an internship meeting with Amherst County Sheriff Jimmy Aryers. Sheriff Ayers discussed everything it takes to become a Deputy and to enter law enforcement.
Jordan and Jayden sisters who came to Old Dominion Job Corps
Jordan and Jayden are sisters who came into the program at Old Dominion, one in October 2022 and the younger sister in March 2023. The sisters were recruited from the Norfolk area, where they resided with their father. They enrolled in the program with their high...
Old Dominion Job Corps staff partners with Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Old Dominion Job Corps staff partners with Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Wyaneka Brown, Ross Service Coordinator; James M. Davis, Business Community Liaison; and Jason Lutes, Outreach Manager, will be present at an upcoming event at the Ross location...
How do students relax during lunch at Old Dominion Job Corps?
How do students relax during lunch at Old Dominion Job Corps? 1. Eat some lunch. 2. Take a short walk around campus 3. Play or listen to some fantastic guitar music from their peers.
What an amazing evening of scary fun at “OD.”
Old Dominion students and staff decorated eight locations on campus. What an amazing evening of scary fun at “OD.” Thanks to the following areas and departments: Cafeteria Entrance, Residential Hallway, HR Hallway, Counseling Hallway, First Floor Hallway, Education...
NAACP on Campus helping Old Dominion Job Corps students registration.
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...