JOB CORPS Whitney Young Job Corps welding graduate, Nathan Thomas, completes the welding technical training and the Work Based Learning program. Nathan is now a welder working 2nd shift at his prior WBL site, WireCrafters. After working full-time during his WBL training, Nathan...
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Whitney Young Job Corps Welding grad begins career
Whitney Young Job Corps Welding gradate moves back home to Tampa, Florida as a welder making more money than then he ever thought. Jacob Hammond, 24, completed the welding program in less than one year and knew nothing about welding prior to his extensive training....
Whitney Young Job Corp Brick student lands position
Whitney Young Job Corps brick student accepted a traveling position as a pre-apprenticeship with Black Rock Masonry that's relocating him to Chicago, IL . Kieontae Davis completed his Brick trade in less than one year and is happy that he made the decision to come to...
Women of Whitney – Refined Pearls
On October 2, approximately 25 young ladies from WMYJCC were selected to be a part of a special group called Women of Whitney (WOW). They enjoyed the special recognition and the opportunity to come together to share and support important information with each other....
Brick and Cement Grad Begins a Career in Construction
Omar Harrison has successfully completed both cement and brick trades while he attended the Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center. Harrison arrived to the WMYJCC on May 30, 2017 and departed on Monday, September 10th, to start his new fulltime positon with Hagerman on...
WMYJCC Wins Trade Olympics Top Center Award
In the early morning on September 27, 2018 around 7AM, 16 WMYJCC construction students were dressed and ready to make a statement as they headed to the Frenchburg Job Corps Center with their instructors to compete in the first KY Job Corps Trade Olympics. The winner...
KSU WEEK AT WHITNEY!!!!
The WMYJCC Committee kicked off Kentucky State University Week with an Onward and Upward Men’s Monday workshop emphasizing personal growth and development. After several presentations and personal stories were shared by staff, the day concluded with a ceremonial...
Y2Y WEEK AT WHITNEY!!!
The Whitney Young Job Corps Y2Y students went beyond conversation by standing strong together! Y2Y stands for Youth to Youth and Partners 4 PEACE. On Monday, September 17, the Whitney Young Job Corps Center Y2Y Week kicked off with an inspirational speech on what is...
Whitney Young Job Corps Brick and Cement Grad Accomplishes Goals
Whitney Young Job Corps Brick and Cement graduate, Torran Cox, is officially a member of the Local 4 Union thanks to the career technical training he received from his Brick and Cement instructors. Cox first came to Whitney Young Job Corps in May of 2017 after working...
Whitney Young Partners with Food Literacy Project
On September 5, Whitney Young Job Corps hosted the Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm to park their edible, mobile learning garden - the Louisville Truck Farm on campus. Giving the Whitney Young Job Corps culinary students the opportunity to pick by hand fresh from...
Whitney Young Job Corp Welcomes Siblings – A Family Affair
At the Whitney Young Job Corps Center, there are three sets of siblings who truly enjoys having their brother or sister on campus as they prepare for a life changing career. Rebecca Neri age 17 and her brother Custavo Neri age 19 are originally from Pueblo Nuevo, New...
Whitney Young Job Corps Student Begins College
Whitney Young Job Corps student, Trashawn Lux, is now enrolled at Jefferson Technical Community College and started classes today! Trashawn is an outstanding young lady who has completed her CNA and CMA courses and is excited to pursue her education in the health...
Whitney Young Pharmacy Tech grad is Certified
Whiney Young Pharmacy tech student, Mollie Hayes, took action that will propel her for a promising future. After graduating from high school in Grayson County, Kentucky Hayes was not really doing anything positive or making good choices. But after a friend told Hayes...
Whitney Young Students helping to Save Lives
Whitney Young Job Corps students participated in a blood drive on August 7th to help save lives. The American Read Cross and Whitney Young Job Corps partnered to coordinate a blood drive in which the health trade students were able to not only give blood, but also...
Whitney Young Job Corps Hosted a College Fair for Students
The Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center held a very successful College Fair to promote higher education. The college fair was well attended with approximately 200 students, staff and at least 17 college representatives participating. Students who desire higher education...
Whitney Young Brick Masonry students Restores VFW Wall
Brick instructor, Chris Gray, and his students were instrumental in creating smiles on the many faces in Shelby County! In the fall of 2017 approximately 17 students were able to participate in a unique Work Based Learning (WBL) project. Henry Jew with the Veteran of...
Whitney Young Job Corps Supports CNA Week
The Whitney Young Job Corps Center supports the Mayoral Proclamation stating June 11-15 as CNA week to raise awareness for healthcare careers. The Health Care Collaborative Greater Louisville subcommittees have secured Mayoral Proclamations for each of the nationally...
Whitney Young Job Corps CNA students received Nutrition Certificates
The Whitney Young Job Corps CNA students participated in a 7 week nutrition course in partnership with Shelby County Kentucky Extension Cooperatives office - a division of the University of Kentucky. CNA students learn how to read nutrition information on food labels...
Whitney Young Job Corps Culinary Grad Enjoys Residence
Whitney Young Job Corps culinary graduate, Darryl Jones, likes working at the Crestview Center nursing home as a cook. At 19 years old Darryl had graduated Henry County High School, but wanted more than working at local fast food restaurants. So he teamed up with a...
Whitney Young Job Corps Cement student starts in Advance Training
Whitney Young Job Corps Cement grad takes his training to the next level by enrolling in the Cement Advance training program at the Gary Job Corps Center in Texas. He started in April and plans to complete in August and already has two career opportunities in the...