JOB CORPS NEWS

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 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 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,...

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.  

Old Dominion Job Corps staff spend two days learning about Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Workforce Development partners and Career Technical Education at Central Virginia Community College. “OD” staff was able to tour several of the companies and CVCC. Thank...

It's hot outside, but we have ice cream on our education floor, yes, really on our floor. Happy Wednesday at Old Dominion Job Corps. Mrs. Anne Saloka, the creator of this massive ice cream cone, pictured to the left, shares it with Mrs. Kacey Jefferson Lynchburg City...

The Old Dominion Job Corps will commemorate its 60th anniversary on August 20, 2024, with in-person mid-day events and more. We will have National leaders and community partners across the state on campus that day. We are planning “to recognize and thank our community...

Old Dominion Job Corps offers a unique opportunity for commuter students through our 'Live at Home, Train at Job Corps' program. Virginia needs skilled laborers: carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, maintenance technicians, welders, machinists, medical and...

  On Tuesday, July 30, Captain Stuart Herndon and Investigator L.T. Guthrie were honored to be able to travel to Richmond to meet with Governor Glenn Youngkin, and 51st district Delegate Eric Zehr as House Bill 1217 was signed into law. House Bill 1217 was...

Old Dominion Job Corps students had an incentive fun day at Kings Dominion. Students who had done well in education and trade had a fantastic day at the theme park.

Old Dominion Job Corps is a trade school where students start their career paths every week. New students receive 'OD' swag and trade clothes as part of starting their new career paths. My Careers Begin Here at OD.

Old Dominion Job Corps Mental health staff and Student Disability staff attended a spring Resource Access Network for Employers (RANE) event to learn more ways to serve "OD" students.

Iyanna, What did you do before Job Corps? Iyanna was homeschooling and doing hair at home. Her conditions weren’t ideal, and she felt she needed to get away from home. Iyanna found out about Job Corps through a lady she met at church. She thought it would be good for...

Today’s temperature at “OD” is 80 outside but nice and cool inside with JELLO sticks. The Old Dominion Job Corps Diversity Committee celebrated National JELLO Day, not just JELLO, …….. JELLO sticks! We cordially invite you to join us at the “OD” cafeteria on Friday,...

Old Dominion Job Corps is proud of Zen-Ajha and Alexander, who obtained their Learner's Permits today. It's a mix of nervousness and excitement, just like the day you got your Learner's Permit. Old Dominion is very proud of these students.

Old Dominion Job Corps students and their trade instructor Monroe Baldwin, Work-Base Learning coordinator Tim Calabrese attended Hickeys Plumbing Air and Electrical grand opening, learning what it takes to start and run a business and good public relations. Students...

Old Dominion Job Corps honors all of the nurses and instructors with some absolutely beautiful desk flowers. Thanks go to the human resource department showing great appreciation to the educational staff.

Several times a week, the Old Dominion Job Corps staff visits high schools throughout their area, looking for its next group of trade school-focused students. Mary Young, the Director of Education and Training at "OD." She said she takes great pride in helping at the...

Old Dominion Job Corps supported the 42nd Anniversary of Seeds of Hope Event. It was a wonderful celebration of community and impact. Old Dominion Job Corps is partnering with Interfaith Outreach Association to help get young people off the street and into Job Corps. ...