JOB CORPS When Phul Pokhrel and her brother Lakpa Tamang came from Nepal to Vermont in 2009, they had no work and spoke little English. They were referred to Job Corps for the opportunity to make their lives better. What happened next is a case study in Job Corps success....
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A Win-Win Relationship
When you first walk into the front door of Mainly Metals, you wonder if you’re in the right place…
Music To Our Ears
On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, music fills the air in Northlands’ Health and Wellness Center. That’s when staff member Paul DiIonno offers free guitar lessons to Northlands students. Paul provides the guitars and music and...
A Job Corps Believer
On his final day at Northlands Job Corps Academy, Shane Pytka took a moment to reflect on how far he’s come since he first joined the program.
She Can Really Take the Heat
A Remarkable Young Woman Pursues a Non-Traditional Role When you first meet Rachael Anderson, you immediately get the sense that you are in the presence of a young woman who is in command of her ship. Her strong posture, clear statements and impeccable work ethic...
Northlands Student Accepeted for Advanced Training
Amanda Williams is a true Job Corps success story. Born in Burlington Vermont, Amanda has lived in foster care since the age of 13. She attended and graduated from Randolph Technical Career Center, where she studied Graphic Arts and Culinary Arts. Amanda came to...
Northlands Starts ROTC Program
Northland has a number of fine young men and women who are interested in joining the military. Social Development Director, Tom Sender with the help of Vergennes Police Chief, Chief Merkel have set up a dorm geared to the rules and activities student will face when...
Northlands Places in Academic Olympics
The word Olympics is not always associated with academics, but that is exactly what took place at the Red Rock Job Corps Academy in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Six teams from the Boston Region Job Corps met in August for four days of mental competition. Each team is comprised...
Northlands Cutting Edge Automotive Training
On a recent visit to Northlands Job Corps Academy in Vergennes, Representatives from Senator Leahy’s office were impressed with the new Hybrid car and Diagnostic equipment. A recently acquired training hybrid vehicle is the newest addition to the Northlands’ NATEF...
Northlands MOD & LOS Lend a Helping Hand
Saturday August 28, 2010 Members of the Northlands Job Corp MOD (Men of Distinction) and LOS (Ladies of Success) woke early on Saturday to help vendors set up booths at the local street fair; Vergennes Day. For two hours students set up canopies, unloaded cars,...
Twins graduate from Northlands Job Corps Academy
Twins Nicholas and Zachary Lapan-Farina graduate from Northlands Job Corps Academy today. Nicholas and Zachary came to Northlands from Newport, VT on August 18, 2008 to study Facilities Maintenance. After completing their Career Technical Training they transferred to...
Northlands Graduation Commencement
Graduation Commencement is scheduled for the Northlands Job Corps Academy on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., with approximately 80 graduated participating. Commencement will be held on campus with over 100 guests expected. Keynote speaker is Northlands Job...
Northlands Job Corps Academy Diversity Committee Planning Better Relations Between Students
The Diversity committee at Northlands Job Corps is busy, busy, busy. A group of 7 students represent the diverse student population and they want to help other students learn about the different cultures. Northlands has a very diverse population. We have students from...