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Career & Education News

On Oct. 26, 2012 – Governor Jindal Announces 800 Jobs at Port – the BCL and Career Advisor Sells attended the announcement at the Regional Commerce Center – THEPORT of BENTELER Steel Manufacturer’s locating in Shreveport-Bossier to operate at the Caddo-Bossier Port...

Policymakers

On Oct. 26, 2012 - The Business Community Liaison and student leaders from the Shreveport Job Corps Center attended the Breakfast Briefing for U. S. Sen. David Vitter as he shared thoughts on the transportation bill.  The BCL and student leaders shared information...

Community Service

On Oct. 27, 2012 – “Make A Difference Day (MADD) 2012” Students from the Shreveport Job Corps Center assisted the Northwest LA Food Bank's 2012 Zombie Walk in support of  the Northwest LA Food Bank to bring food donations to help replenish the food bank in time for...

Community Service

On Nov. 9, 2012 at the VA Medical Center, the Shreveport Job Corps' Health Occupations class attended the Veterans Day celebration to share with the veterans and let them know how much they are appreciated for what they did for our country.  Student George Jones, SGA...

Community Service

On May 11 & 12, 2012 SJCC Health Occupation/Nursing Assistant Students volunteer to participate in the 2012 "Fit for Life" Tennis Triple Play Clinic and the Therapeutic Adaptive "Fit for Life" Field Day.  The students volunteered to assist patients of all ages...

Career and Education News

On May 16, 2012 – SJCC Signing of MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) and Partnership with Grambling State University – The partnership of Grambling State University and Shreveport Job Corps is a reality and by signing this joint agreement, both institutions will excel...

Community Service

On June 7, 2012 – Butterfly Camp/Boys & Girls Club, sponsored by SPD’s Community Oriented Policing Bureau.  SJCC Student Leader Malissa Joyner volunteered to speak to girls ages 10 - 16 to help build self esteem and developing leadership and relationship skills. ...

Policymakers

The BCL met with Louisiana State Senator Gregory Tarver at his District 39 Office and discussed his involvement with the Shreveport Job Corps Center.  Senator Tarver stated that he was very impressed with the educational strides that Shreveport Job Corps has made and...

Policymakers

On 06/18/12The BCL attended the Louisiana State Legislative Wrap Up Luncheon where State Senators Robert Adley - District 36, Sherri Buffington - District 38, Peacock Barrow - District 37 were in attendance.  There were several State Representatives present (Henry...

Community service

On May 19, 2012 – 20th Annual Paint Your Heart Out activities 5:30 – 8:00 pm Party/celebration/face painting at Festival Plaza where the BCL and 3 CPP students (Jessica McBride, Kerisha Foster and Jaterraka Duncan) volunteered to do face paintings for a group of...

Community Service

On May 22, 2012 – Junior Achievement 2012 JA Empowers Student & Volunteer Showcase, was held from 11:30 – 1:00 pm at East Ridge Country Club.  Shreveport Job Corps student leaders assisted and participate in the event providing information about the partnership...

Community Service

On April 27, 2012 the SJCC Culinary Arts students volunteered to serve more than 150 Cancer survivors in addition to their immediate family members dinner for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life's program.  Everyone had a great time and the students received...

Career & Education News

On Saturday evening, April 28th eight Culinary Arts students had the opportunity to attend  United Way Northwest LA presents FROM THE STREETSTO THE STOVE - the power of Potential featuring Food Nertwork Star Chef Jeff Henderson.  During the event The Honorable Mayor...

Career & Education News

Student Jacoby Williams, Welding student  received the Center Directors Award for the Month.  Jacoby has been accepted at Excelsior Job Corps Center in (the Advanced Training Program) TCU and will be leaving at the beginning of May, 2012.

Community Service

On Saturday, April 14th Shreveport Job Corps student Joshua Denton was featured in the Shreveport Times Newspaper in conjunction with the  Great American Clean Up.  For more photos go to shreveporttimes.com  HENRIETTA WILDSMITH/THE TIMES