On December 18th, 2012 Barranquitas Job Corps Academy visited a local elderly home and presented them with a festive “Parranda,” which is cultural for the island of Puerto Rico and is similar to what Americans refer to as “Christmas Carrolling.” The trades incuded Licenced Practical Nursing, Cement Masonry, and Technology. This was a very festive event and brought smiles to many faces in the elderly community at this home.