JOB CORPS The students in the Auto Collision Repair shop earned Shop of the Month honors for June 2016. They are led by instructors, Brandon Savage, paint shop, and Harry Kocylowski, nonstructural shop. Congrats to all!
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Thorpe Dorm on Top in June
The gentlemen of Thorpe Dorm celebrated at the Awards Assembly on Thursday, July 7, 2016 for being named, "Dorm of the Month" for June 2016. Success team members are Dorm Supervisor Chad Sample, Residential Coordinator Tyrone Williams, RAs Joseph Klemunes, Mary Saul...
Congratulations to our Graduates
Best wishes to Red Rock's recent graduates: Auto Collision Repair graduates, Michael Deere of Tobyhanna, PA, and Amy Lloyd of Ashley, PA; Auto Technology graduate, Jason Escoto-Frias and Hotel and Lodging graduate, Tyree Young, both of Reading, PA.
Blood Drive Nets 20 Pints
Twenty viable pints were collected on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 during Red Rock's quarterly American Red Cross blood drive. Approximately 60 individuals registered, reported an American Red Cross blood drive associate.
HSW Advanced Training Students Assist at Shelter
Human Service Worker Advanced Training Students assisted at The Gatehouse homeless shelter in Danville on Friday, June 17, helping staff organize the garage. HSW Instructor Rejena Girton reports the facility will be hosting the students more often. From left are,...
Auto Tech Student Heads to Advanced Training
Best wishes to Auto Technology graduate, Roshawn Thompson of Wilmington, DE, who transferred to the UAW-LETC Toyota 10 Auto Technology Advanced Training program at the Clearfield Job Corps Center in Clearfield, UT.
LTE Opportunities Arise for Red Rock Students
A number of students beginning Leisure Time Employment positions over the past weekend. Dorm Supervisor Jeff Calaide taking advantage of his relationships at TGI Fridays in Wilkes-Barre to help a number of his students to obtain leisure time employment there with...
Red Rock Graduate Placed in JTM
Congratulations to Auto Technology graduate, Richard Sharp of Northampton, PA, who separated on Thursday, June 16. Richard began his full-time job trade match on Monday, June 20, 2016 as an express technician at Milham Ford, Easton, PA, starting at $11 per hour.
Red Rock AT Students Graduate
Congratulations to Jayne Kelley and Aaron Williams, both graduates of Red Rock's Auto Technology program. They both graduated on Friday, June 3 from advanced training in the UAW-LECT Toyota 10 program at Clearfield Job Corps Center in Clearfield, UT.
Red Rock Announces Army Enlistments
Red Rock CTR Supervisor Georgia Brown is pleased to announce that Office Administration student, Thomas Pettigrew and HBI Plumbing student, Solomon Donaldson enlisted in the US Army during May 2016. They are working with Army recruiters located at the Wilkes-Barre...
Red Rock Names Students of the Month for May 2016
Red Rock Job Corps Center is pleased to announce the Social Development Students of the Month for May 2016. The students were recognized during the monthly Awards Assembly on Thursday, June 9. They are: Alcott Dorm, Marquetta Anderson, HBI Electrical; Boone Dorm,...
Staff and Students Attend Town Hall Event in Chester, PA
SDD John Hightower, PLC Shelley Fought, SGA President Derwood Jones and Vice President Solomon Donaldson attended the Delaware County Communities that Care town hall event on Thursday, June 9 at the Chester City Hall. The group presented information about Red Rock Job...
Students Assist State Representative with Expo
Red Rock HBI Plumbing and Electrical students assisted State Rep. Tina Pickett and her staff on Thursday, June 9. The group helped transport and set up tables, chairs and other items for Rep. Pickett's annual Senior Citizen Expo being held on Friday, June 10 from 10...
Academic Achievement Recognized
Red Rock students who received a high school online diploma or a GED during May were recognized on Wednesday, June 8 during an Academic Social. There were 4 GEDs and 5 diplomas obtained during May. The students are treated to a variety of pizzas and sodas, says Justin...
College Classes Being Discussed at Red Rock
Luzerne County Community College representatives, Mary Jolly, Early College Coordinator, and Ed Hennegan, Assistant Admission Director, were on Center Thursday, June 3 to discuss the possibility of college classes being taught on Center. The pair spoke with CD Kelly...
Academic Staff Comemmorate National Donut Day
The Academic Staff observed National Donut Day on Friday, June 3 by passing out donuts to students in the high school. National Donut Day, celebrated in the United States, is on the first Friday of June each year, succeeding the Doughnut Day event created by The...
Staff and Students Enjoy Some Competition
Red Rock staff and students enjoyed a friendly game of Musical Chairs during the Social Development meeting on Thursday afternoon, June 2 in the gym. Dorm staff and their students vied for bragging rights that were previously held by SDD John Hightower. Yesterday, the...
Congressman Marino Family Donates Books to Red Rock
US Rep. Tom Marino and his wife, Edie, of Williamsport, PA, toured Red Rock on Wednesday, March 9. While in the Academic Building's library, Mrs. Marino noted that she had a number of modern day books that she thought the students would enjoy. On Thursday, June 2, SGA...
Red Rock Supports, Wear Orange Day for Gun Violence Awareness
Red Rock staff and students wore orange on Wear Orange Day, Thursday, June 2 to support Gun Violence Awareness. They wore orange garments and orange ribbons were handed out to each student during the morning sign in. Wear Orange Day coincides with National...
Red Rock Staff Visit Fort Drum, NY
Center Staff were invited to tour US Army base, Fort Drum, NY, on Wednesday and Thursday, May 18-19. SFC. Latasha Dyer, Assistant Station Commander, at the Wilkes-Barre Recruiting Station, accompanied CD Kelly King (far left) and CTR Supervisor Georgia Brown...