JOB CORPS The illustration above shows the Potomac Job Corps Center students exercising their right to vote and let their voices be heard in the Washington DC general election. All students on campus were encouraged. Students were also encouraged to vote filling-out an absentee...
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Potomac Job Corps Center Celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Potomac Job Corps Center is celebrating National Breast Cancer Month and the lives of Breast Cancer survivors. A meeting with students and staff was structured to inform everyone about the myths and facts of breast cancer. Dr. Nolte, Potomac Job Corps Center Doctor...
Potomac Job Corps Center Visits Gaver Farm
Students at Potomac Job Corps Center visited the beautiful Gaver Farm in Frederick County, Maryland. Students were able to engage in Fall fun while learning. The Farm engaged students with free hayrides, Pick Your Own pumpkin and apples, Barn Grill and Bakery. Potomac...
Potomac Job Corps Center Visits “The National Museum of The American Indian”
There are several museums in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. However, Potomac Job Corps Center had the opportunity to visit the exhibits at the American Indian Museum that consist of bringing the Native voices to the audience about the culture, experiences, and...
“Potomac Job Corps Center 2018 Rock The Vote Campaign”
It’s a “great” day at Potomac Job Corps Center! The young men and women at Potomac Job Corps had the opportunity to start the “2018 Rock The Vote Campaign” today. Potomac Job Corps and The District of Columbia Board of Elections partnered together today to help register and preregister young men and women for the 2018 General Election. Students asked questions about the importance of voting and how can our voices be heard through voting. Students who reside in a state outside of the District of Columbia were encouraged to also fill-out an absentee voting ballot in their city or state by computer to make sure their voices can also be heard.
Potomac Welcomes Nolyn Fueller, Vice President of Operations!
The Potomac Job Corps Center family Welcomes Nolyn Fueller to the Potomac team. It's a great day at Potomac Job Corps Center. Nolyn Fueller, Vice President of Operations with Horizon Youth Services had the opportunity to be a part of the planning and leadership...
The Potomac Job Corps Center Community Industry Council Meeting
The meeting was scheduled to help continue building our youth for the workforce by collaborating with community partners and taking time to review the Potomac Job Corps current trade curriculum for critiquing. Potomac job Corps center has become proactive to help students understand the immediate need of the employer.
Potomac’s SGA Grand Opening of the Panther’s Pit
Potomac JCC's Student Government opened the school store on August 7, 2018. Redford Salmon, Center Director, and Kathy Aumann, Deputy Center Director did the red ribbon cutting with a ceremony to follow. The school store will be selling chips, candy, sodas, and...
Potomac’s JCC Graduate – Yolanda Armstrong – Alumni – Success Story
My father wanted me to go into the military. I felt the military wasn’t the right fit for me because I was a military kid and knew what it was like. So I decided to go to Job Corps. I entered Office and Administration trade at Potomac Job Corps Center and finished....
Potomac’s Pharmacy Tech Class visits the Drug Enforcement Administration Museum
(l-r) Mia Scott and Jasmin Christian (l-r front row) Mrs. Williams, Pharmacy Tech Instructor, Stephen Frazier, (back row) Mia Scott, Jasmin Christian and Mariah Parmely
Potomac’s Trade News – You’re Hired
Gerell Jones McCormick and Schmick’s Server $12.50 plus tips per hour Danisha Footes Trinity College Bridget Little Advance Security Trade Carl D. Perkins JCC in Kentucky
Potomac CIC Partner – Beverly Thomas, CEO Speaks to PJCC Students About “Drug Free” Workplace
Ms. Beverly Thomas, CEO of Regional Contracting Services a partner with Potomac JCC that offers construction employment opportunities. She talked to the student body about the importance of being drug free in the workplace. She also gave tips on things you should do...
PJCC’s Graduates Visits TCU
Recent Potomac JCC graduates visited the Transportation Communication Union (TCU) trade to talk to the students about the great job opportunities they have been given with AMTRAK. Pictured (l-r): Sharlontaee Harris (AMTRAK), Ahkeem Currie (AMTRAK), John Corkum...
Potomac JCC Success Story – Meet Mr. Frankie Washington
Potomac JCC Success Story After quitting school, my mother was telling me to do something with my life. She suggested that I enroll into Job Corps program to get a trade, I didn’t go right away, I waited two years and then enrolled myself into Potomac JCC. I took the...
Potomac’s Newsletter Committee at Exceed Corporation for a workshop
Potomac's Pulse Newsletter Committee visits Exceed for a workshop. Featured in picture from l-r: Avery Maxwell, Arryuana Rhodes, Antonio Brock, Brandon Murphy, Damani Williams and Shawn Fake. The workshop was very informative to the committee as we learned new ideas...
Potomac’s Security students get hired by E. House Executive Security Professionals, Inc.
Security students interviewing with E. House Executive Security Professionals, Inc.
Potomac’s Y2Y host LGBTQ Rally
Potomac's Y2Y LGBTQ Rally Ms. Calhoun shares her story to the Y2Y Committee Mr. Dock, LPN speaks on challenges of being gay but confident Avery Maxwell speaking on being gay and bullied featured in photo l-r: Avery Maxwell, Brandon Murphy, Mr.. Dock, & Arryuana...
Potomac welcomes new partner – Schuster, LLC
Potomac Partners With Schuster, LLC. featured in photo (l-r) Jennifer Phillips, PJCC Buyer and Ross Jackson, VP, Safety & Minority Affairs of Daniel G. Schuster, LLC. Schuster is very excited to explore the opportunity to partner with Potomac Job Corps Center. ...
Potomac Job Corps Center – Alumni of the Quarter – ShaRon Dock
Potomac JCC Success Story - ShaRon Dock Meet ShaRon Dock, Registered Nurse Potomac Job Corps Center Title: Registered Nurse Hometown: Washington, DC “Job Corp made me realize that life isn’t easy; anything you work for you earn – your effort is your result.” ShaRon...
Potomac’s JCC Success Story – Meet Ms. Cynthia Mills
Cynthia Mills Potomac Job Corps Carpentry Instructor Potomac Job Corps Graduate (trade carpentry) "Winners do what they have to do; Losers do what they want to do.” Moreover, you have 3 types of people in the world, those that make things happen, those that watch...