JOB CORPS On the weekend of September 14th and 15th, a group of six Springdale students, accompanied by three staff members, hiked the Elk Cove Trail on Mt. Hood. The trail is described as an “out and back” at 8.8 miles with a 2,000 foot elevation change.
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Springdale Graduates Welcome Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Springdale celebrated National Commencement Day on Friday, August 23rd, congratulating 17 graduates and welcoming Rep Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Rep Blumenauer spoke to the students about their unique and important place in their communities, and about how each graduate...
Springdale Students Move On to Advanced Training
Over the last month, Springdale Job Corps has said goodbye to four students who are on their way to Advanced Training. Each student has been in a different trade and has moved to a different part of the country to complete their training. Jaqueline Figueroa completed...
Springdale Staff Member Honored by Community
Springdale Job Corps Center chef recognized as the 2013 Citizen of the Year in Troutdale, OR.
Springdale Job Corps Students and Staff Turn Garbage into Golf!
On June 28th, Springdale Job Corps Center held its annual Junkyard Golf Tournament. The center campus served as the golf course with “golf holes” built around campus by students and staff using recycled and repurposed materials.
Springdale Job Corps Center Welcomes Six New Students
On June 18th, six new students joined Springdale Job Corps Center. These are the first students since the Department of Labor lifted the hold on new enrollments. The students come from Washington and Oregon. Health Occupations is the most popular trade with the new...
Springdale Students Love a Parade
Every year Portland, Oregon celebrates the Rose Festival, a two week period filled with parades, fun runs, Ferris wheels and fireworks. The 106 year old tradition culminates with the Grand Floral Parade, which took place on June 7th this year. Volunteers gather to...
Summer Safety and You
The summer season is a great time for people to get out and enjoy all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. However, it’s important to do it safely so that you can continue to enjoy all those activities as the days get warmer and longer.
Springdale Celebrates Earth Month in April
Springdale students and staff didn’t just celebrate Earth Day, they celebrated April as Earth Month! Although Springdale’s “Green Team” is active on center all year round, the team took April as an opportunity for education and outreach on center and in the community...
Springdale Hosts Successful Holiday Community Dinner
On December 12, Springdale hosted a festive Holiday Community Dinner for the local community featuring a traditional holiday feast prepared by Culinary Arts students and the Food Services department. Guests were entertained by Timeless Trilogy, a local choir, as well...
Mackins Auto Body Partners with Springdale Job Corps
Frank Jozaitis knows what it takes to get ahead in the Auto Body Industry. As he’s been in the industry for over 30 years, he knows that it takes initiative, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to start at the bottom in order to get to the top. Frank is the Paint...
Springdale Hosts “Make A Difference” Talent Show
Springdale Job Corps students and staff make their talents count! On October 12th, Springdale hosted its first Make A Difference Talent Show and fundraiser. In between watching student and staff talent acts, the audience will learned about some important...
Springdale Job Corps Gives Back to the Community
Springdale Job Corps students made a difference to their communities in September. Approximately 20 students participated in two service learning projects over the weekend of September 1st and 2nd. . Students volunteered with the Oregon Humane Society, and also...
Springdale Celebrates Employer Partner Job One USA!
On Monday the 10th, Springdale will graduate two Protective Services students already employed by Job One USA. Dalton Cummings and Leigh Hunt, who have both been enrolled at Springdale for nearly two years, will join 14 other Springdale graduates who have been hired...
Springdale Student Interns with County Judge – Gets Rave Reviews
Springdale Job Corps student Christian HasBrouck spent the last six weeks learning about the judiciary system from the inside-out. Christian had the opportunity to complete his Work Based Learning experience with Multnomah County Judge Michael McShane. A protective...
Junkyard Golf at Springdale Job Corps
On Friday, June 28th, Springdale Job Corps students and staff held their annual “Junkyard Golf” day – a celebration of recycling, art, and fun. Students and staff were tasked with the job of turning the campus into “putt putt” golf style green, but the catch was they...
Dancing Stars at Springdale Job Corps
The event was a fundraiser for student government association at Springdale, and students and staff alike were encouraged to purchase tickets for $1 to vote on their favorite. Each student was issued one free ticket for voting.
Students and staff eagerly await the results to be tallied, as the judges input as well as the students votes will be compiled and announced on Monday, April 30th at the weekly meeting for all staff and students at Springdale.
Despite the competition, all students and staff had a blast – and it showed. Between the sparkles, the smiles, the makeup, and shockingly, a little bit of Copacabana, the contestants showed the crowd they had what it takes to go that extra mile.
Springdale Job Corps is Number 1
They’re No. 1 Springdale Job Corps Center earns top marks for 2010-11 By Rob Cullivan The Gresham Outlook, Aug 6, 2011 Jim Clark / The Outlook Shayne Sellers makes fruit pastries as part of the culinary program at the Springdale Job Corps. In the auto shop, Patrick...
Springdale Job Corps: Elephants Deli
In the food-obsessed, quiet little city of Portland, OR, sits Elephants Deli. Tucked away in the quiet and trendy Nob Hill section of Portland, home to quaint and local boutiques and enough shopping to exhaust the most staunch devotee, Elephants is a force to be...
SOLV-ing Watershed Issues with Springdale Job Corps
SOLV – ing Watershed Issues with Springdale Job Corps June 7th, 2011 Oregonians sure love their wilderness. We have strict urban growth boundaries, spend every second we can soaking up rain, sun and snow outdoors and volunteer like it is going out of style (more...