JOB CORPS Congratulations and best wishes to Red Rock Job Corps Center Human Service Worker (HSW) advanced training student, Judith Allen who graduated on November 18, 2020. Judith began working as a Residential Advisor at the Potomac Job Corps Center in November. Prior to...
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Red Rock instructors receive Google Classroom Certifications
In the midst of COVID-19 and migration to Distant Learning, the Red Rock Job Corps Center and Equus Workforce Solutions challenged the Career Development team. As the method of delivery of assignments and instruction, Google Classroom seemed to be the best solution,...
Red Rock students hold Return-To-Center discussion over coffee
Above, Academic Director Matt Waltman speaks to students about Testing for Adult Basic Education (TABE) testing schedules and TABE incentives. Students were given a morning break from their classes on December 2 for some hot beverages, snacks and discussion to keep up...
Red Rock Wellness Staff Trained to give Covid-19 Testing
Red Rock Job Corps Center’s Wellness staff have been diligently working the past six weeks so Center students, staff, families, and communities can remain safe from the spread of the Covid19 virus. Wellness Manager Yamunna Segaran, RN, said her staff received Covid-19...
Red Rock Job Corps Center attends regional job fair
A recent job fair at the Liberty Arena in Williamsport, PA, was a successful day of connections and partnership, says Red Rock admissions counselor, Aleisha Amadi, shown above. Held on October 7, Ms. Amadi spent the day presenting the Job Corps program to the...
Red Rock students recognized for distance learning hours
A big shout out to Red Rock Job Corps Center students who’ve been named Red Rock’s, “Star Rockers” for distance learning. The students have logged the following hours from September 20 through October 11, 2020. They are: Munir Abdus-Salaam, Automotive and Machine...
Red Rock JCC Student Success
Congratulations to Red Rock JCC Human Service Worker advanced training student, Judith Allen for obtaining a Residential Advisor position at the Potomac Job Corps Center in Virginia. Best wishes to Red Rock graduate, Luis Reyes Torres, who is serving in the US Army....
Thank you Veterans
The Red Rock Job Corps Center thanked its veterans with a message from Center Director Gerry McGroarty, accompanied by a power point presentation created by BCL Jackie Johnson acknowledging all Center employee veterans. Also, informational presentations about United...
First student cohort returns to Red Rock
The first group of students returned to Center on November 8 after virtually learning from home since May 11, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the students have to quarantine for 14 days, they all seem to be in "good spirits" and happy to be back....
Red Rock Job Corps Student Government Students work virtual program
Red Rock Job Corps Center students chose once again voted virtually for their Student Government Association executive officers. Students vote through their Google Classroom platforms and choose students who've submitted applications to the SGA advisor, Leah...
Red Rock community partner receives SGA donation
Red Rock Job Corps Center’s community partner, the Salvation Army food pantry in Berwick, received a donation of snacks and drinks on September 15, thanks to the Center’s Student Government Association. The food and drinks were part of the inventory in the SGA’s on...
Red Rock graduates four
Congratulations and best wishes to Red Rock Job Corps Center's four recent graduates. They are, Nancy Apenouvon, Office Administration; Amarion Jimenez, Auto Technology, Dolyn Tate, Auto Collision Repair and Human Service Intake Worker advanced training; and Kayla...
Red Rock continues its social distancing protocols
Red Rock Job Corps Center essential staff, and academic and Career Technical Training instructors have been busily working at marking off classrooms and offices for social distancing, cleaning, painting and sanitizing for student return. Although no date has been...
Congressman Keller encourages Red Rock graduates and students
US Congressman Fred Keller, who represents Red Rock Job Center, created a video congratulating Red Rock graduates, with additional words of encouragement for current students who continue to obtain their education through distance learning due to the COVID-19...
Sanitization and social distancing protocols paramount at Red Rock JCC
Essential staff have been cleaning, sanitizing, painting and refurbishing many areas of Red Rock Job Corps Center so students and staff will remain safe when the Center reopens. Center Director Gerry McGroarty and Social Development Director Cliff Miller, who oversees...
Staff assists with popup food pantry and chamber social
Red Rock BCL Jackie Johnson recently joined fellow Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Managing Director Candy Williams, and Sullivan County Commissioners, Darlene Felton and Donna Iannone to assist with a pop up food pantry for those in need. The COVID-19 pandemic...
Red Rock using virtual dorms for student engagement
Red Rock Job Corps Center has been using virtual dorms this summer to keep student engaged with their dorm staff and peers. Cliff Miller, social development director, says students have been active within the virtual dorms participating in movie nights, contests and...
Red Rock students begin distance learning
Red Rock Job Corps Center students resumed classes on May 11 by using a distance learning platform. Red Rock academic and career trade training instructors began using Google Classroom to hold classes. Prior to going virtual, the staff training in Google Classroom and...
Center being readied for students’ return
Although no date has yet been decided, Red Rock Job Corps Center staff are continually taking steps to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, sanitizing campus areas several times daily and following CDC distancing and cleanliness guidelines. Safety Officer Ron...
Red Rock nurses recognized
Red Rock Job Corps Center recognizes the great job its Wellness Center staff does with students and staff during the year and especailly during Nurses' Appreciation Week. Thank you to nurses, Kim Naus, Wellness Manager, Ashley Mizak and Nichole Pardoe, TEAP Coordiator...