JOB CORPS NEWS

The Potomac Job Corps Center Panther family is excited to welcome new' students to our center. The picture displays the newly recruited job corps students taking the TABE test and connecting with their fellow classmates by engaging in activities to build partnership...

Potomac Job Corps Center celebrated National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Students were engaged in the understanding and activity based session on alcohol and drugs with Dr. K. Hill. Dr. Hill made the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week fun by bringing in 3D glasses...

A member of the Potomac Job Corps Center team had the opportunity to visit The Islamic Heritage Center in Washington, DC on Saturday January 19, 2019. The Islamic Center prepared food and perishables for people in the community. Potomac Job Corps Center has been...

Potomac Job Corps Center celebrated the transition of young adults who met all center  requirements and goals. The center was welcomed by Mr. Alfred Al" Edwards. Mr. Edwards and alumni Alissa Streete gave the audience words of encouragement and inspiration to look at...

The Potomac Job Corps Center staff and students witnessed a snow storm over the weekend. The snow has fallen onto all of the beautiful landscaping and buildings on center. With the addition of the snow to highlight the center beautification, the center looks like a...

The illustration shows Potomac Job Corps instructor Mr. Crawford teaching students in Math class with motivation and learning.

"Potomac Job Corps Center welcomes Mr. Sermario Wiggins to the Potomac Job Corps team. He has been engaged with students and staff making sure that everyone on center works together. He has spoken to the entire staff and students about 5 key factors of a winning...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Staff and students at Potomac Job Corps Center celebrated together before the winter break with games that celebrate learning, team work, laughter, skill, and competitiveness'. Students had so much fun that Mr. Salmon (Center Director) included himself in on the fun....

The illustration shows students preparing to leave the center and returning home to their family and friends for the Christmas holiday. Potomac faculty and staff all helped to make each student transition smooth.

Potomac Job Corps Center "Toys for Tots" initiative will give staff and students the opportunity to help families in need. Potomac Job Corps recognizes the Christmas holiday can bring  a lot of joy but also depression for those in need.

The Potomac Job Corps Center continues to support student achievement by bringing the HVAC world to the students. Students in the picture above had the opportunity to work and shadow their HVAC instructor on a small project that will give each future HVAC technician a...

Students were highlighted this week because they took ownership and the responsibility to keep their facility safe and clean during training. The picture shows the Cement students preparing to isolate and beautify the center.

The illustrations shows a potential employer visiting our students in Building Construction Technology (BCT) trade. The employer spoke candidly about the importance of soft/hard skills in the workforce.

Potomac Job Corps Center helped the community during the holiday season by unloading and organizing food and perishables for citizens in the community. The center helped a local church prepare food for those in need. The opportunity to help in our community shows...

The Potomac Job Corps Center in Washington DC experienced inclement weather during the week. Although the weather was inclement the campus academic instruction and activities continued. The snow on center displayed the beautiful landscaping that students and staff...

The Potomac Job Corps Center in Washington D.C. welcomed a community partner to visit the site and experience the academic and trade life of a Potomac Job Corps student. The staff and community partner enjoyed candid dialogue about what it takes to become academically...

The Potomac Job Corps Center Leadership team attended a Design Lab training in the beautiful Washington DC region. The training included a creative experience with employer and association partners, digging deep into the maintenance technician talent challenge and...