JOB CORPS Archive for "Laredo Job Corps Center"
Laredo Job Corps Celebrates National Commencement Day
Laredo Job Corps Students, Staff, Supporters Celebrate 2nd Annual National Job Corps Commencement Day August 24, 2012 For Immediate Release Laredo Job Corps Center (LJCC) joined the 125 Job Corps centers across the country to celebrate the second annual “National Job...
Laredo Job Corps Student Completes Congressional Internship
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Faces of Laredo Job Corps Center
From L-R Elisa Arredondo and Marbella Elizondo together with Laredo Job Corps Center Director, Mr. Mike Fernandez at one of our Community Relations Luncheon. Elisa is member of our Industry Advisory Council and represents Matheson Gas Industries. Marbella participated...
Laredo Job Corps Works For Our Community
A large group of Laredo Job Corps students under the supervision of Ms. Ruby Ramirez and Ms. Leonor Garcia, Career Preparation Period Staff proudly represented our center as they volunteered at Navidad En El Barrio 2011, which was held December 5-7, 2011, at the...
Laredo Job Corps Students Hold Blood Drive For South Texas Blood And Tissue
The Laredo Job Corps Center holds a blood drive every quarter that usually attracts between 30 to 40 students and faculty donors, said Martha Raz, Human Resources Manager. Of the people who signed up, some weren't able to donate blood for health or other reasons. Job...
Laredo Job Corps “Let’s Move Campaign” Kick-Off With A Friendly Basketball Game Between Students and Staff
Center Director, Mike Fernandez III has promoted a fitness and wellness culture that combines exercise and healthy eating on center. The main goal of this initiative is to promote physical activity around center and with the help Mrs. Zelma Ruiz, Social Development...
Laredo Job Corps Student Interns With US Congressman Henry Cuellar
Student Monica Carrillo of the Laredo Job Corps Center, was honored to intern at Congressman Henry Cuellars Capito’s Office. Monica interned January 24--February 8, 2012 which included National Groundhog Job Shadow Day on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Monica was able to...
Laredo Job Corps at the NJCA Policy Forum 2012
Laredo Job Corps Center Director, Mike Fernandez III and Business and Community Liaison (BCL) Adriana Hernandez attended the National Job Corps Association Policy Forum held in Washington D.C., February 6-9, 2012. The key theme was Job Corps Works For Taxpayers,...
Laredo Job Corps Center Former Graduate Miguel Chavez Gave Commencement Speech
Miguel Chavez Speech
Laredo Job Corps Is Recognized by Mayor Raul Salinas and the City Council
On August 15, 2011, Center Director Mike Fernandez, Culinary Arts Instructor Nemecio Duenes and students from the Culinary Arts Program get recognized during the City of Laredo City Council Meeting. Together with representatives from Laredo Independent School...
Judy Balter’s Visit To The Laredo Job Corps
Affordable Pet Care Newsletter
Laredo Job Corps Center’s Dress For Success Program
As the process of finding and keeping a job can be difficult and overwhelming for everyone, the Laredo Job Corps Center hosted a 3-day program to help educate our female trainees on basic techniques to build greater self esteem and awareness in their preparation for...
Laredo Job Corps Center is Honored with The Community Green Award
The Community Green Award was established to recognize specific advancements in industry, building, media, organizations, and public policy. Whether helping to protect our air and water, or raising the consciousness of millions. On September 18, 2011, local TV station...
Laredo Job Corps First Annual Commencement Day
On Tuesday, August 30th 2011 local officials, business leaders, Laredo Job Corps staff and family members joined approximately 50 students graduating from the Laredo Job Corps Center. Together, we celebrated the 1st Annual National Job Corps Commencement Day. The...
Laredo Job Corps Out In The Community
Laredo OMT Spring 2011
LJCC And The Mobile Workforce Center
On January 22, 2011, the Texas Workforce Center mobile unit visited the Laredo Job Corps Center. The event was facilitated by Career Transition Coordinator, Ruby Ramirez, who is always looking for different ways to better serve our students. Pictured are Career...
Julio Diaz Former Graduate
From L-R: Former graduate Julio Diaz with Laredo Job Corps Center Director, Mike Fernandez III. Julio is currently working at International Intelligence Security Service Inc., a rapidly growing and dynamic provider of a wide array of security services and private...
LJCC At The Local Farmers Market
Every third Saturday of the month, Laredo Main Street hosts El Centro De Laredo Farmers Market in Jarvis Plaza. Each month LJCC students under the supervision of Mr. Nemecio Duenes, Culinary Arts Instructor, provide the Laredo community with a variety of delicious...
LJCC Visits Local Orphanage
On January 12, 2011, the Student Goverment Association visited with the orphans at Sacred Heart Children's Home. A total of 40 toys and $150.00 were collected by students and staff then distributed to the children.