JOB CORPS On Wednesday, March 15, after the COVID-19 hiatus, our Cleveland Job Corps Center was able to finally bring together our first Community and Workforce Relations Council meeting of the year; and gather in person. Thanks to all the help from students and staff. This...
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Student Government Association leads Business meeting…
Our student Government Association here at our Cleveland Job Corps Center, leads our Business Meeting today. Good job! Student lead. For the students. About the students. And because of the students.
Residential Counselor Bridgette Thomas highlights students success…
"This young man will go down in Job Corps History as one of the hardest working, most reliable, respectful students we have ever had... Extremely CONSISTENT! Dorm Leader in the Honors Dorm, Junior Rec Staff, and he would intentionally pick up whatever tasks he could...
A Glimpse of Life After New Hampshire Job Corps
Nusaybah Glines-Khamsaly, a 2019 graduate of New Hampshire Job Corps, was recently pictured in the New Hampshire Union Leader newspaper alongside her coworkers from Village Medical. They were watching the ribbon cutting for a new medical facility to which she will be...
Students take and say after his first Financial Literacy Coaching session…
Every little grain of knowledge shared with a young mind will eventually "bear fruit". At Cleveland Job Corps Center (CJCC) we believe in "not wasting" an opportunity to introduce our students to new and innovative ways of thinking. Knowing that a mind, is a terrible...
Whitney student to participate in town hall with national director of Job Corps
The best way to learn more about what the students of Job Corps around the country need is to talk to them. So that’s exactly what Rachel Torres, director of the Job Corps program, is going to be doing in a town hall meeting, where she will speak directly with Job...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebrating his like, honoring his legacy…
In continued honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., may we all strive to live the legacy of Dr. King by promoting kindness, equity, and social justice today. Not only on the holiday proclaimed. Least we forget his legacy to "make a difference", everyday. Hoping we all...
Ring that bell: Scarlett Emerson, Whitney M. Young valedictorian, begins next chapter
When Scarlett Emerson claims that she started her career at Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center as a troubled kid, it’s hard to believe. During her tenure at Whitney, recent graduate Emerson (CNA, Pharmacy Tech) managed to complete two trades, served as president of the...
Cleveland Alumni is interviewed by WKYC TV
https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/helping-people-who-are-struggling-with-reading/95-a0b3dce7-29eb-4e7a-a9de-2ba579d50090
Ring that bell: Daimyon Cantrell graduates Whitney with a sharpened set of skills
When Daimyon Cantrell came to Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center, the Facilities Maintenance graduate already had worked in the field. But now, he’s on a whole new level. Thanks to his education at Whitney, Cantrell will return to his job at Dixie Plumbing, where he...
Alumni interviewed local TV….
https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/helping-people-who-are-struggling-with-reading/95-a0b3dce7-29eb-4e7a-a9de-2ba579d50090 Alumni was interviewed and highlighted her beginnings at Cleveland Job Corps Center as her...
Turner Job Corps visits Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Simulation and Innovation Center
Turner Job Corps Certified Nursing Assistant Trade visits Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Simulation and Innovation Center! The C.N.A. students participated in a compression sock competition. The students were able to see mockups of (with robotic patients that laugh,...
“Speed Date with A Boss” Event
Turner Job Corps Center Business and Community Liaison, DaeBreana Easley, and Outreach and Admissions Manager, Patrice Williams, had the chance to participate in the "Speed Date with a Boss" event hosted by the Dougherty County School System (DCSS) Work-Based Learning...
Kittrell JCC Concurrent Enrollment Meeting
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Kittrell Job Corps Center OA/ CTS Director, Vernell Milon and WBL/Community Outreach Coordinator, Joan Robinson, visited Warren County Central office and met with the Superintendent of Warren County Schools, Keith Sutton, Warren County...
Kittrell Job Corps Center Success Story
Samantha Young arrived at the Kittrell Job Corps Center in September 2021. Samantha completed her trade in Office Administration in August 2022 and obtained her high school diploma from Penn Foster High School Program. Samantha has been accepted in the Vance Granville...
Local Celebrity is our very own Alumni…
Local Celebrity is our very own Alumni. Graduated back in 1979. 43 years ago. With two trades. Nurse Assistant and Dietary Aide. To this day she is proud of her Job Corps foundation. Meet Margo Hudson, who is now a days, "a Literacy Champion, Tutor, Ambassador, and...
GOLD… focus at CJCC
Bulldogs! Gratitude to CNC trade who crafted the GOLD coin in the Post below. All current persons on GOLD phase have received one". says Mr. Jason Johnson, Student Personnel Officer. "Salute the shine"! Take a look . It is amazingly amazing. "Bulldogs! Gratitude to...
Ring that Bell: Whitney graduate Cantrell goes back to where he came from, wiser and more experienced
When Daimyon Cantrell came to Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center, the Facilities Maintenance graduate already had worked in the field. But now, he’s on a whole new level. Thanks to his education at Whitney, Cantrell will return to his job at Dixie Plumbing, where he...
Drug Mart…offering CJCC students “opportunities to work together”
"To "Attract & Retain Talent" is what we are focused on" says Jason Briscoe, PharmD, RPh, director, Pharmacy Operations for Discount Drug Mart from Medina, Ohio visiting our Center today, 12-09-22. Encouraging our Pharmacy Technology Trade students during their...