JOB CORPS (PHILADELPHIA, PA) – Today sweating to a tune, ‘move your body’, Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute students and staff are excited about participating in the nationwide “Let’s Move” campaign toward getting healthy through Healthy Eating and Active Life...
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Philadelphia Job Corps Students Do Their Part: “Pennies For Japan”
Philadelphia, PA – It has been since March the devastating Tsunami, struck Japan. In the wake of this horrible tragedy there’s always something we can do. To develop a greater awareness the students reflected and discussed personally what if this tragedy happened to...
Philadelphia Job Corps Instructor Share Recognition with EPA and DOL Green Jobs Partnership Team
(Philadelphia, PA)- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held their 33rd employee recognition ceremony today. Philadelphia Job Corps nursing assistant instructor, Josephine Velez, LPN, was more than delighted to attend this ceremony and equally proud to be a...
Philadelphia Job Corps Facility Maintenance Student Completes Pre-Apprenticeship Program with Hard Work and Determination
Philadelphia, PA – Devin L. Waters completes a rigorous 5 week 40 hour pre-apprenticeship program. Mr. Walters enrolled at the Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute to begin his career path as a Certified Construction worker on Oct 11, 2010. During his tenure...
Congressman Patrick Meehan Joins Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute Students, Staff, Community Leaders on National Job Corps Commencement Day
Philadelphia - U.S. Representative Patrick Meehan joined local officials, business leaders, Job Corps staff, students and their families to congratulate seventy (70) graduates from Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute in Philadelphia, PA. The ceremony was...
Philadelphia Job Corps Students 5th in Academic Olympics Challenge
Hazelton - Students and staff traveled to Hazelton, PA to participate in the annual Academic Olympic Competition. There was a silent tension in the air as students listened attentively to the rules for the competition. Then it was time for the competition to begin....
Philadelphia Job Corps Graduate Hired at Volt Management Corporation
Philadelphia, PA – Lashawna Bingham working and stronger than ever. After obtaining her Administrative Medical Assistant certification (AMA) Lashawna thought she was big time. Then upon separation in September, 2010, Later, she thought, finally as a Job Corps...
National Job Corps Director Pays a Visit to Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute
Philadelphia, PA - While in Philadelphia for a regional conference, Job Corps National Director Edna Primrose stopped by the Philadelphia Job Corps Center on June 14 to interact with students and staff, eat lunch with students, and encourage all to continue the...
First Center Director Returns to Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute
Philadelphia, PA - June Boswell, Philadelphia Job Corps first Center Director pays students and staff a visit. Her time was well spent having lunch with students, listening as they shared their personal accomplishments and Job Corps program benefits. It was a...
Philadelphia Job Corps Center Life Science Students Collaborate-COMCAST CARE Community Service Day
Philadelphia, PA - Facilities M maintenance student’s participated building a fence for the COMCAST CARES day event. Yearly, Comcast chooses a site to bring together volunteers and supplies to beautify a community park or other location. The site agreed upon to...
Building Relationships with Policy Makers: Philadelphia Job Corps Center Host Special Guest
Philadelphia, PA- Checking Congressional time lines and schedules to determine when Members of Congress will be on recess and back in the community is a challenge; typically Members return home around all major holidays and for a summer recess, so imagine the...
Philadelphia Job Corps Students ‘Victims’ in Annual Disaster Drill Hosted by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/Methodist Division
Philadelphia, PA - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/Methodist Division conducted their annual City-Wide Disaster Drill today. Hospitals must be prepared to respond to natural and manmade mass casualty incidents that may cause sudden demands on services. Thirty...
Philadelphia Job Corps Students Join Mayor Michael Nutter on Youth Summit Panel
Philadelphia, PA – Clear Channel Radio Hosts Digital Youth Summit with Mayor Michael Nutter, Co-Sponsored with the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. There were lots of questions, comments and suggestions from all ages. Mayor Nutter asked, what can we do...
Philadelphia Job Corps Student Hired at Liberty Court Medical Facility
Philadelphia, PA - Shante Kennedy new staff hired from clinical rotation. When on the Job Corps Center Shante, would admit she was a REAL challenge, lots of energy, very independent and having a mind of her own. Shante determined when it was a good day to do class...
Philadelphia Job Corps Culinary Students Cater 76ers Read for Ronald Program
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Job Corps students, including instructor Chef Charles Lotka presented the culinary treats in fine style. These proud students decked out in their black and white attire represented their craft with skill and smiles while assisting...
Philadelphia Job Corps Counseling Manager Featured on TELEMUNDO
Philadelphia, PA – Counseling Manager, Stephanie Brown, guest of the hour, spreads the Philadelphia Job Corps education mission with style and grace on the Telemundo network, the local “En Portada” show. “En Portada” is a weekly half hour Spanish –language public...
Job Corps Life Science Institute Staff Attend Congressional Luncheon Hosted by Philadelphia Chamber Commerce
Philadelphia, PA – Area business leaders, small business owners, government relations executives, policy makers and elected official line up at the Down Town Club Public Ledger Building February 15th. A variety of legislative topics included, education, jobs,...
Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute Students Shadow City Government Commissioner
Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute Administrative Medical Assisting students, February 9th Shadow with City of Philadelphia Park & Recreation Commissioner and her staff in order to experience the workplace firsthand. “A life and a...
Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute Students On Capitol Hill
Washington, DC- Student Government President, Justin Thomas and Secretary Nadirah Davis experienced an action packed week visiting Pennsylvania congressional leaders, policy makers and Job Corps supporters on Capitol Hill. Students shared their Job Corps experience...
Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute Students Receive Congressional Honor
Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute graduates received a Congressional honor during their graduation ceremonies last night (Dec. 8). Captain Bill Walsh, District Director, staff member to Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak attended the event and presented...