JOB CORPS Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training Administration Jane Oates toured the New Orleans Job Corps Center on Monday visiting with student government leaders, trainees from every trade offering and school administrators including Center Director Amelia Oliver....
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New Orleans Job Corps Featured on Entercom’s WYLD-FM
“Success stories? There have been so many,” said Savoie. “One that immediately comes to mind is a young woman named Kimberly who had not had all the breaks in life and from an at-risk background. She so impressed the managers at Red Fish Grill on a Culinary field trip that they hired her three weeks later. She performed so well in the heat of battle that day”
New Orleans Jobs Corps in the News in NOLA
BCL Randy Savoie spoke about New Orleans Job Corps' many student success stories in 30 minutes of taped interview with Monica Pierre that will air on WWL Radio and Entercom New Orleans radio group's other 5 five stations, Sunday, March 18. Savoie told the stories of...
New Orleans Job Corps on 50,000 Watt WWL-Radio
Senator’s Staffer Tells of Her Rise From Poverty in New Orleans
“You have to have a purpose. Follow that purpose. Love yourself. Be about yourself. Be about your purpose.”
Former New Orleans Saints Players Speak in NOLA
Former New Orleans Saints star Mike McKenzie tells New Orleans Job Corps Center students of a friend whose life changed in one night as a result of alcohol abuse.Former New Orleans star Michael Lewis speaks of former NFL teammates who have thrown away their...
U.S. Congressman Cedric Richmond Visits New Orleans
U.S. Congressman Cedric Richmond toured New Orleans Job Corps Center last Friday telling members of the Center's next graduating class: "Graduating from the New Orleans Job Corps is a huge honor. Your degree shows not only your ability to work hard and think on a...
Famous Chef Helps New Orleans Students Get Ready for Iron Chef
Any Louisiana cook knows you can’t make a meal without spice. New Orleans Job Corps culinary students got an extra dose Thursday from world-renowned chef Susan Spicer. They are sharpening their skills, taking notes and trimming the fat as their select group prepares to compete in their own version of Iron Chef.
“I learned how to skin a fish — my first time doing that,” says student David Butler. “I think I did a good job.”
NOLA Job Corps Students Acquire New Skills at Home Depot
The marriage got off to a rousing start last week and the honeymoon is expected to last for a while according to Home Depot GM Patrick Gary.
NOLA Recruitment Day: New Orleans Job Corps Students Weigh Military Options
“The branch I’m really interested in is the National Guard, just being able to be at home and help those in need” says Health Occupation Technology trainee Kirsa Sambola, a New York native who grew up in Honduras. “
Red Fish Grill in New Orleans Brags on New Orleans Job Corps
“I have very high standards and am not the easiest guy in the world to work for and that’s one of the reasons that I am such a fan of New Orleans Job Corps. They send me students that are highy trained, disciplined and focused. They meet my standards and save my restaurant both time and money.”
NOLA Job Corps Attends White House Listening Session in New Orleans
“The first major goal of this committee is to support a national framework whereby communities have sustainable initiatives that connect youth with success in education, credentialing and employment, but I need your help in understanding this issue better,” Dr. Cowen told the group.
A Look Back: New Orleans Job Corps Celebrates Earth Day, Every Day 2011
“We went out to the neighborhood garden and we all kind of banded together,” said Destiny Holloway. “It was interesting to see some kids get dirty that don’t normally get dirty. We got out there with our shovels and our hoes and we weeded and we really kind of came together and did some great stuff. We planted flowers, tomato plants, peppers. It was really awesome”
Red Beans-n-Rice in Nawlins’: Culinary Students Feed the Homeless
But on this day, with smiles on their faces as the aroma of red beans-n-rice fills the air and the sweet sound of New Orleans Jazz flows through those French Quarter streets…
NFL Players Motivate Trainees as Part of Black History Month Celebration in New Orleans
Former New Orleans Saint Skyler Green said hard work and dedication are the keys to success.
“I had a football coach who told me ‘If it was easy everybody would do it.’ And it’s not easy and it’s not meant to be easy. So, if it is hard it’s more appreciated in the end,” said Green.
Green added after the celebration that it was an honor to speak to the trainees at New Orleans Job Corps Center.
“It does make you feel good. You just try to share with these young people to always stays positive, always go forward and not look back,” said Green. “If you made a mistake it doesn’t matter. Just, always keep your focus on what’s ahead of you – and that is a very bright future.”
Former Gang Member Preaches an Inspiring Message of Non-Violence in New Orleans
Silky founded the organization Stop the Killing, Inc., an organization devoted to spreading the message of non-violence to America’s youth.
On Thursday, Silky told New Orleans Job Corps Center trainees that he has discovered that there is nothing more critical than education when it comes to creating the life of your dreams and avoiding the mistakes he made early in his youth.
New Orleans TLC President Matthew Gray Job Shadows U.S. Congressman
Matthew Gray got one of those opportunites of a lifetime this week.
The recently elected TLC (student government) president had the chance to shadow U.S. Congressman Cedric Richmond on Tuesday in New Orleans.
For Matthew, a self-described political junkie, it was a day and an experience that he will never forget.
Thomas salutes grads of New Orleans JC; He Urges Them to Excel in New Careers
When faced with adversity in life, Mr. Thomas challenged the trainees to follow the example of the city’s National Football League – the New Orleans Saints. ”
” The Saints went four decades without winning anything,” said Mr. Thomas. “They never gave up and neither should you. Perseverance equals success.”
New Orleans Culinary Trainees Feed the Homeless
Culinary trainee Ahmad Carter, who completes his trade on Friday, said experiences like these prepare him for a career in the New Orleans restaurant industry.
“Today, we had to cook for a lot of people and in a restaurant you have to cook for a lot of people in a fast-paced environment,” said Ahmad. “So, events like these help me get the expereience I will need.”
New Orleans celebrates LaPuentas: a Multicultural Awareness Festival
Tulane Student Bonnibl Rosario, a native of the Dominican Republic, said the New Orleans Job trainees were fast learners of the Latin dances.
“They picked up the dance moves quickly. They have a lot of rhytm. So, it was easy to teach them,” said Bonnibl