JOB CORPS PSCJC Carpentry students measuring square footage for ceiling tile replacement for CTST project.
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1st Business Meeting of 2023
On 1/11 Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps had its fist business meeting of the year! The students who arrived back to center on time from Winter break where put in a raffle. The raffle winners won prizes like gift cards, beats and much much more!
The National Museum of Mexican Arts
The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps students had the opportunity to explore the largest Latino arts institution the united states, the museum includes both traditional and contemporary art produced by Native Mexican/or Mexican American Artists.
National Apprenticeship Week
The Chicago Transit Authorities’ Construction Talks Webinar featured Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps! There is a short video featuring the center, a couple staff and a couple students. William Otter, PSCJC, Center Director answered questions live about the opportunities...
Paul Simon Chicago attends Career Day
Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps BCL & OA attend Career day @ Leadership Academy where we were given the opportunity to speak to the senior classman.
Meeting the Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh
The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Carpentry Instructor Ana Figueroa had the opportunity to meet the United states Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh at The 12th Annual Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference that was held on October 28-30th 2022 in Las Vegas Nevada.
Open Mic Night
On October 26, 2022 The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps hosted open Mic night where celebrity guest Steve Garvey made an appearance!
Chicago JC SGA
Newly elected SGA for the Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps.
Happy Halloween!
Paul Simon Chicago Staff and students had a spooky great time on Halloween!
PSCJC Carpentry Instructors Meet Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Paul Simon Chicago's Carpentry Instructors Randy Wuestenberg & Ana Figueroa attended the Italian American Labor Council honoring “Man of the Year” Gary Peninar Executive Secretary- Treasurer this week end. They had wonderful conversation with Chicago’s Mayor...
Security and protective services
Red Man Security and protective service students learning defensive tactics, full contact kicks, strikes blocks and take downs.
$52.00 an Hour!
Meet Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Carpentry Student Santiago Navarro. He was just hired as a 1st year apprentice with journeyman wages!
The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps
Meet Fatima and Manizha, They are students @ The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps, they enrolled to obtain their H.S diploma and Security certification. During our student business meeting both young ladies were given the opportunity to share what was taking place in...
Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Spirit Week
Paul Simon Chicago Spirit Week Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Spirit week kicked off this week! Our students can show their Mustang pride in various ways, including Monday "super hero day" Tuesday Chicago Sports appeal day Wednesday will be Paul Simon Chicago Job corps...
PSCJC Annual Community Service Project
The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps students have been volunteering @ Misericordia Home since 2003! Misericordia Homes sits on 31-acres in Chicago, Misericordia currently serves more than 600 children and adults residentially, from diverse racial, religious and...
Chicago JATC Painters Career Fair
The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Painting students had an opportunity to attend the JATC painters career fair @ DC#14 Apprenticeship Program. The students had an opportunity to learn about glazing, industrial coating, drywall finishing and much much more!
Two Besties with a plan!
Meet Jackelin and Natalie, they have been friends for 5 years. Both young ladies wanted a positive change in their life so on 1/11/2022 they both enrolled in Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps! Jackelin’s trade of choice was Certified Nurses Assistant while Natalie chose...
Chicago Renaissance Festival
The annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival is one of the longest running neighborhood festivals in Auburn Gresham. Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps BCL & OA'S teamed up for some community outreach. Nearly 20,000 attendees come out annually to enjoy local food,...
Read moreOn August 19, 2022 we gathered together to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the students of The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center. They did it! They did not give up! Their hard work and perseverance payed off! This graduation ceremony will be a key part of their timeline, a symbol of change, of progression and moving on to their new adventures!
One of Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps students
Meet Chicago Job Corps student Tyreanna Tengtragoon she exhibited great reading skills with her tremendous advancement on her recent TABE re-assessment. She progressed from the M curriculum to the D curriculum on her initial TABE, studied well and practiced the...