JOB CORPS NEWS

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”.

Please congratulate BRICE P.  for becoming the most recent Old Dominion Job Corps,  HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE! We are very proud of Brice, whom we believe is off to a bright future.

Mrs. Young, Director of Education, awarded Jason Clark, CTE Academy at CVCC the Community, Partner of the Quarter award.

Rachel R., “OD” students awarded Sofia Castellanos, Octapharma Manager, the Community Employment Partner of the Quarter award.

Before Job Corps, I was struggling in high school. I wanted a better chance to kick start my future. At Old Dominion Job Corps, I study Clinical Medical Assistant and became the SGA President. Job Corps got me everything I wanted and more, and I have a diploma, a...

Old Dominion Electrical Wiring students Nehemiah H., Kyle W., Joshua T., and Luke W. work on the staff parking lot light with their trade instructors, Mr. Brinkley and Mr. Eckart.

Blake CVCC welding student– ready set go. Old Dominion has an office on the CVCC campus that makes it easy for CTE students. Students can visit the office 5 days a week. Education, counseling, and OA staff take turns in occupying the office. OD offers students full...

Old Dominion Job Corps New Student Sign on Day 07/29/2022  was conducted by Ms. Lishella Smith and Mr. Kevin L. Davis. Many of the "OD" staff were present for this very special event.

On July 26, 2022, new students arrive at the Old Dominion Job Corps Campus. The Residential staff and the Safety and Security staff show great enthusiasm. Several of the new students stated, “I really feel welcome.”