JOB CORPS Torran Cox, a 2018 graduate of Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps, now works for the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (BAC Local 4 IN/KY), making $24.64 an hour. He lives in Louisville and travels each workday to Greenwood, IN, to work on the...
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Pandemic Gives Whintey M. Young Jr. Job Corps Student New Appreciation for Job Corps
While the COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily put his career technical training on hold, it has given Healthcare student Jaylon Burdine, 24, of Jackson, TN, time to reflect on the value of the Job Corps program and the training he is receiving at Whitney M. Young Jr....
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Grad Recognized by Her Employer
Tyah Woodard Woodard was recognized by her employer on April 17th for her outstanding work when she was named Signature Healthcare's Sacred Six Employee of the Month for March. In a Facebook post on the Signature HealthCARE at Heritage Hall Rehab & Wellness...
Whitney M Young Jr. Job Corps Grad on Front Lines of COVID-19 Response
Hannah Sims Sims completed the Certified Medical Assistant program at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps in December 2019, receiving certifications for Certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG and Patient Care Technician. In her position with the Clinic for Infectious...
Work-Based Learning provides on-the-job Experience for Amber Barrow
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Culinary Arts student Amber Barrow is getting quality on-the-job training and experience through a work-based learning internship at the Block Deli in Middletown, KY. The Block Deli is owned by Brian and Kelli Schack. Barrow, who is...
Staff Deliver Message to Students
Our center, as we all can relate, has not been the same since our students went on spring break. The staff at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center wanted to let our students know just how much they are missed and made a short video for them. Whitney M Young Jr. Job...
Students Learn About State Government During Trip to KY Capitol
Students from Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps got a taste of what's involved in state government when they recently visited the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. Career Preparation Period students Nakiyah Auston, Kenneth Tilley, Connor Jackson, Jermico Andrews, Mark...
Senator Hornback Recognizes WMYJJCC in Kentucky Senate Chamber
On February 20th, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps students, Kenad Johnson and Jared Long, accompanied by Business and Community Liaison Kelly Stratton, met with State Senator Paul Hornback at his office in Frankfort, KY. During the meeting with Senator Hornback, the...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps has a new Center Director
Dr. Stephanie Barber is the new Center Director at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps. Dr. Barber, who served as interim training director at the center for the past three months, began her role as Center Director on January 1, 2020. Dr. Barber is well acquainted with...
Center Grad Kendrick Russ Enlists in Army, Heads to Basic Training
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps graduate, Kendrick Russ, 21, is now on his way to establishing a military career with the US Army. Russ was sworn into the Army on November 26th, 2019 and left Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps January 21st, 2020 for nine weeks of basic...
Grad Lashay Harry heads to advanced training at Potomac Job Corps
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps graduate Lashay Harry, 20, from Radcliff, KY, is taking her job training to the next level by enrolling in the Transportation CommunicationsUnion advanced training program at Potomac Job Corps Center. Students in the advanced...
Graduate Joshua Horton works full-time at Faurecia Automotive Seating
Thanks to the training and communication skills he received at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps, Joshua Horton, 19, from Vine Grove, KY, now has a full-time job withFaurecia Automotive Seating LLC, starting at $14 an hour. A Faurecia representative came to the center...
CNA grad Kiera Hollins enlists in Army Reserves
Whitney M. Young Job Corps graduate Kiera Hollins, 19, is embarking on new career ventures that will support her goal to continue her education in the health care field. Hollins, who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant training program at Whitney M. Young Job...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Partners with the City of Simpsonville Parks and Recreation Department
On Thursday, September 5th, 2019 the Building Construction Technologies trade (BCT) kicked off our partnership with the City of Simpsonville Parks and Recreation Department by lending a hand in helping with some finishing touches to the newly renovated gymnasium. The...
Student Heads to the Army
Thomas Williams, age 21, came to Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center on March 10th, 2018 from Tampa, Florida. While at WMYJCC, Thomas obtained his HSD, driver's license and certifications in carpentry and cement masonry. He did a stint of work based learning at Rock...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center National Commencement Day
On Friday, August 16th, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center participated in the 9th Annual National Job Corps Commencement Day. Approximately 50 students returned to the Center to celebrate in their success of completing and graduation from the Whitney M. Young Jr....
Whitney Young hosts Successful Military Fair
On May 15, the U.S. Military partnered with the Whitney Young Job Corps Center to host a successful Military Fair. The representatives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines were present to discuss career opportunities after completing Whitney Young Job Corps. Over...
Whitney Young CMA Grad Begins New Career
Jenasica Woods completed her Clinical Medical Assistant technical training and now is now employed with Kentucky Blood Center in Louisville, KY as a Phlebotomist. Ms. Woods begins her new role on June 3 and is very excited to start her career in the health industry....
Whitney Young Cement grad is employed with STAR Construction
Demetrius Brownlee at age 19 has secured a position with STAR Construction thanks to the great cement career technical training he received at Whitney Young Job Corps. While at Whitney Young Brownlee obtained various certifications in the industry to help him jump...
Whitney Young CMA graduate is optimistic about new healthcare position
Charonda Fletcher, age 18, completes her CMA career technical training in 8 months at Whitney Young Job Corps and lands a position with U of L Physicians Outpatient Center in Louisville, KY. Ms. Fletcher heard about Job Corps from a family friend and was skeptical at...