JOB CORPS NEWS

By Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center Recreation Department continues to remind students and staff through social media that Breast Cancer Awareness is still an obstacle across the nation. In fact, breast cancer has been stereotyped to be only a female...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps enter highlighted Breast Cancer Awareness with staff. Staff members were reminded about the importance of taking care of yourself, visiting the doctor regularly, and understanding that breast cancer survivors become stronger....

Potomac Job Corps Center celebrates the historic and important 2020 election year. Students are being encouraged to exercise their right to vote by receiving daily email reminders about voting to help increase awareness and the importance of their voices being heard....

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center has been preparing students to vote. Students have been encouraged to vote through daily emails and absentee ballots received on center. Each student will receive their absentee ballot through mail to send in their...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center will continue to influence student achievement virtually with a student leader board. The board showcases the accomplishments of students who are engaged in the daily distance learning. Each student is using their time...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center is always excited to highlight alumni/graduates who continue to make their mark on the world. Potomac continues to practice social distancing and distance learning with all students. While practicing social distancing...

By Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center Student Government Association (SGA) works hard to keep communication open between all students and staff to prepare for the reopening of Potomac in the future. The goal for the student government association members...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center continues to strengthen student and staff morale through virtual meetings, telephone conference calls, and social media. However, the Student Government Association(SGA) has been active in also communicating with...

By: Barrington Tolliver The Potomac academic team are making sure that all students are involved in the academic testing called Training Adult Basic Education(TABE) test until students arrive back to center. The academic manager has devised a plan along with his staff...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center staff are planning to have students return back to center once the leaders such as: Horizon Youth Services, Exceed Corporation, and and Department of Labor approve students to return safely. The center has been...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center Wellness staff put together a video speaking to students about them not being alone during the pandemic and additional resources that wellness staff can contribute virtually.  The two wellness staff members featured in...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center academic team has been leading the way with Distance Learning by engaging students into the daily lessons with staff visiting classrooms and supporting lessons. Students have been engaging in Training Adult Basic...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center is always happy to highlight alumni or former students that have become trailblazers. This week former graduate and now alumni Leanna Mosley sat for a few minutes with the Business Community Liaison to discuss her...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center is always excited to celebrate center milestones. Students are receiving instruction and training daily with a dedicated academic team. During the pandemic young adults have become engulfed in making strides in the...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center held the Workforce Council Meeting on Thursday June 18, 2020 at 11:30 AM. The meeting was organized to help promote student achievement academically and student industry training. The meeting was informative in...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center continues to focus on Distance Learning. Students are engaging into the normal routine and daily Potomac student life through distance learning. Job Corps is unique in training. The center continues to make sure that...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center is happy to highlight alumni Michael Parker from the class of 2019. He currently resides in Washington, DC. The former graduate of Potomac Job Corps Center was a stellar student on center. Mr. Parker goal as a students...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center participated in a center wide video titled "We Miss You" video. The video is a formal way to show appreciation for students who are currently at home but are engaged in distance learning with their instructors at...

By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center was enthusiastic about hosting another Community Relations Council Meeting. The meeting brought together members of the Washington DC. community to talk about safety, health, and wellness. The meeting was organized and...

In the photo (Left to Right) Ms. Marable(Lead Field Rep.), Ms. Joyner, Mr. Rivera, and Mr. Kendall By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corp Center Transportation Communication Union team creatively changed their approach to connecting with students during social...