JOB CORPS After Work-Based Learning closed for 11 months due to the pandemic, opportunities on center have been offered since the end of February at Shriver Job Corps, Devens, MA. Eligible students get their time on WBL in various areas. Culinary students work in the...
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Earth Day – 2021
Earth Day at Shriver Job Corps, Devens, MA was very productive. Students and staff participated in a thorough Spring clean-up throughout the campus grounds. Following a full morning of hard work was a great BBQ lunch. Thereafter, both students and staff had a fun...
Welcome back to the halls of Shriver!
Shriver Job Corps, Devens, MA has the 5th cohort of students arriving and life on center is really starting to resemble a former routine on center. Not completely, as all staff and students are continuing all the protocols necessary to stay safe. Social distancing and face masks are an example as well as hand sanitizing. It’s been a long time and as soon as a group arrive, they are settled in a dorm and are mandated to quarantine for 2 weeks. They know all of this prior and as part of their decision to return. All is good, they have been patient, cooperative and understanding! Shriver now has 78 students on center and another couple of groups still to come. Students are also shown at lunch and in the rec………..WELCOME BACK SHRIVER STUDENTS!
Shriver student from Haiti becomes an Asst. Conductor
Ralph Jean Baptiste arrived in Connecticut from Haiti in 2014 wanting to complete high school but was challenged with a language barrier. He attended school to learn English in Connecticut first then was recommended to join Job Corps to earn his high school diploma. ...
Resumption Plan in progress at Shriver Job Corps
THINGS ARE BEGINNING TO LOOK A LITTLE MORE NORMAL!
March 16, 2020 – January 5, 2021 9 months and 20 days later!
Students send a message of thanks to MOC
Valentine cards were mailed out to the Members of Congress from students who wrote messages expressing their apprecia- tion for supporting Job Corps whenever possible. Anything the MOC can do for the sake of our young adults is appreciated. They understand the students are given an opportunity to complete their high school education as well as gain a trade completion to benefit them towards a successful career path.
Special thanks to the following students:
Ashley Miranda, Andy Cunningham, Iman
Muyeeb, Daniel Smith, Skye Batista, Calvin Washington, Yonatan Peguero, Luis Guerrero Rebecca Kasenge, Michael Bilik, and Beatrice Jones for volunteering in this project!
Shriver’s K-9; an “on center” hero!
Ruger, has been actively working!
There’s nothing more homelike than to have the pet of your dreams whenever you want! Ruger has been a hit on the campus of Shriver Job Corps. Students have really enjoyed him but, for sure, Ruger is loving every minute of the attention.
Carpentry student goes from nothing to something!
There’s no such thing
as the elevator to success.
There’s only the stairs.
Within those stairs,
you’ll eventually find
the tools you need
to build your dream tower.
And to learn how to live life
and not struggle to survive.
by Shriver graduate – Kylar Brown
Refugee to Valedictorian to professional employee
KLER HTOO – 2017 Shriver Job Corps Valedictorian
Originally from Burma, Kler was a refugee at 12 years old completing at only a 2nd grade level. Not able to speak English Kler was challenged additionally as they placed him in the 7th grade once he settled in the United States because of his age. Due to the language barrier, Kler struggled to pass the MCAS causing him to drop out of school by Senior year. His counselor told him about Job Corps and he reluctantly applied still nervous about his English. He arrived at Shriver Job Corps, Devens, MA in January of 2016 and developed some courage to get comfortable with staff and students to help him with the language. He applied himself thoroughly to finalize his education for a High School diploma as well as chose the Cement trade for his training. After completing both his education and training, Kler was chosen as the Valedictorian for the October, 2017 graduation. In his speech he stated, “without Shriver, my life would be terrible”. After graduation, he was offered a job at a nearby company called Ideal Concrete Block. He has had a great opportunity and experience working at this company. Recently, a staff member spoke to Ideal to learn how well he has done, how respected he is and most importantly, how comfortable and happy he is!
Virtual visit from a successful graduate at Shriver
Angelica Lopez was a guest speaker in my class on December 15th. Angelica came to TCU from the HBI trade at New Haven Job Corps in 2018. Angelica completed internships with Keolis during her time in TCU and was hired by them in the Spring of 2019 as a Passenger Assistant. Angelica tested and interviewed for Assistant Conductor in the Spring of 2020 and began working as an Assistant Conductor in Fall 2020.
Shriver students receive Chromebooks
Chromebooks were distributed to all students of Shriver Job Corps, Devens, MA who were in need of technical support. Many staff members traveled as much as 2 hours to deliver some of them. Some Chromebooks were mailed to students and some students were able to pick...
Hello Fresh delivers to benefit Culinary Program
The Culinary Arts program at Shriver Job Corps in Devens, MA teamed up with Hello Fresh to create food boxes that would off hands on training at home! Each package consisted of two meals that would feed family of four. Chef Andrew chose the recipes included based...
Hands On Training in Auto
The Auto Instructor at Shriver Job Corps in Devens, MA is shown here with his students working on a project virtually together. Mr. Centamore stated that they worked on building a working plastic see thru model 4 cylinder engine. The purpose of this project is so...
Advanced Security Student lands his career!
Marcus Shagogue is a 2018 graduate of Shriver Job Corps in Devens, MA. He completed the Security trade and was the first student to be accepted to the advanced program in Kentucky which he graduated from in 4 months! Presently, he is employed with the Dept. of...
Care Packages sent out to Shriver students
Care Packages……Shriver students received a care package consisting many items of basic needs. This was an effort to assist students in preparing for the return to campus. Many staff members were assigned a few students to add a little note of encouragement. The actual date of return has not been determined but the training continues through the Google Classroom Program.
Shriver’s sweetheart…….
Meet Solveig Steeman…..if you're ever looking for someone special to admire, look no further! Solveig is Shriver's sweetheart and she knows how to make us proud. She is a 23 year old student originally from China moving to many other countries and lastly to the U.S....
Voice of experience from a former Shriver student……
Word was received recently from a former student of Shriver Job Corps in Devens, MA. Ruslan Angell wrote the following message to all current students: Hello Shriver Students, I am an Alumni and Valedictorian for class of 2019! I wanted to share some insight into...
Return to center “social distancing” social
After 3-4 months working from home for many "non-essential" staff at Shriver Job Corps in Devens, MA, an ice cream social was planned in late July. Photos were taken as gratitude was extended to all for their continued dedication and commitment to the students during...
SHRIVER JOB CORPS opens a new OA Office in Mattapan, MA
Shriver Job Corps in Devens, MA recently opened a new Outreach and Admissions Office in Mattapan, MA serving the Boston region. A virtual Open House was held recently and the Center Director, Ms. Angela Rackley, Ms. Vicki Wilkins, OA Mgr., and staff from API and MTC...
Follow up story on Shriver Graduate
Khyna Wallace, a former Shriver student and graduate of the Oct. ’19 class recently informed a staff member of her progress since graduating. In her own words . . . . . . . I finished Job Corps in October 2019 and started AmeriCorps NCCC the following week. I had...