JOB CORPS The Phoenix Job Corps Center won two awards in recognition for their efforts and hard work in participating in quarterly blood drives. The center was one of 40 corporations out of 1,400 to receive the Hero award. The center also won the Valentine’s for Life Award for...
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Phoenix Job Corps Graduate Grateful for New Opportunities
Shelly Sam left Phoenix Job Corps with a high school diploma, a job at CVS Healthcare and an overall fresh start on life. The 20-year-old entered PJCC in the Computer Tech A+ program on February 13, 2018 and left in August 2018. “I went in with the mentality that I’m...
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....
Muhlenberg Job Corps April Graduation highlights several that shine
Muhlenberg Job Corps held its graduation on April 25th with 44 students graduating from the program. This class, like most, didn’t disappoint and had a few worth some honorable mention. DeTriawn Wade, graduate speaker, has returned to Memphis, TN, and plans on...
Phoenix Job Corps Students Participate in Mock Interviews
On March 7, 2019, the Career Transition Services Department (CTS) hosted its monthly Mock Interviews. They were assisted by the Staff of CVS Pharmacy. In all, 65 students went through the interview process. At the finale of the interviews, feedback was provided by the...
Muhlenberg Job Corps help Diversicare with the Wheelchair Parade
Diversicare, a nursing home in Greenville, Kentucky, celebrated Nursing Home Week with a little flare. One of the events for the week, is the annual Wheel Chair Parade. This year health trade students from Muhlenberg Job Corps spent their day participating in the...
Muhlenberg Residents land jobs in neighboring county through Muhlenberg Job Corps
When Brian Hancock, Muhlenberg BCL, invited Adam Lynch, Staff Recruiter for Perdue Farms for a tour neither knew what to expect. Adam Lynch said that he had no idea of how top notch the Muhlenberg campus was until his tour on April 3rd. Adam then returned the request...
Charleston Job Corps student Pinned
Ashley Peele received her pin for completing Medical Assistance at WV Junior College. Ashely completed CNA before attending WV Junior College to further her education. Ashley says she really underestimated herself and her abilities prior to enrolling in the job corps...
Kitumaini Nturubika continues to succeed after Muhlenberg Job Corps
Kitumaini Nturubika, a refugee from Congo, found himself at Muhlenberg Job Corps in May of 2012. Kitumaini used his time wisely and quickly earned his high school diploma, a certification in Medical Office Support and attained his Pharmacy Technician certificate....
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...
Muhlenberg Job Corps enjoys the “Taste of Muhlenberg”
The Taste of Muhlenberg event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Muhlenberg. The Rotary Club is a nonprofit organization that has annual fundraising events and service projects. The funds raised are then donated into the local community benefiting; 4-H Backpack Program,...
Muhlenberg Job Corps helped Olajuwan Meredith build his Career in seven months
From January 6 -September 29, 2017, Olajuwan didn’t waste any time building his skill level while at Muhlenberg Job Corps. In those nine months, Olajuwan said that he built a career and learned several new personal skills that have helped him become successful....
Whitney Young Job Corps BCT student is a supervisor in Simpsonville, KY
Building Construction Technology trade student Malcolm Hill enjoys being janitorial supervisor at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. General Manager, Debbie Griesinger, said she was impressed with Malcolm's demeanor, flexibility, commitment and leadership and...
Whitney Young Job Corps adopts Simpsonville Park
Whitney Young Job Corps Y2Y student ambassadors and Parks and Recreational Director Chris Truelock are excited about a new partnership to benefit the community - WMYJCC adopts Simpsonville Park. During the spring, summer and fall months, students will volunteer once a...
Charleston Job Corps’ Dental Assistant class completed all required certifications as of April 23.
200 hours of clinical work. Renne Adzadu will continue to obtain her NELDA which is 100 additional hours. The certifications received were as follows: ICE - received on April 10, AMP - received on April 23, RHS - received on March 29, and all completed the OSHA...
Charleston Joins the YWCA in the Race to end Racism April 27
The 3rd annual YWCA Race to End Racism, presented by TransCanada Corporation, is a 5K Run/1 Mile Walk on Charleston’s West Side on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Charleston Job Corps Center participated with a team of four members who were Dyesha Lee, Taveon Newby,...
Charleston Job Corps students Tour West Virginia State University
Charleston Job Corps students tour a local university as a part of the Career Transition class activities. Many students have found their way to college from a simple visit. Students in the CTR class have completed their trade of choice and are looking for...
Charleston Job Corps held a Drug and Alcohol Awareness presentation on Wednesday April 17.
Chad Napier, the prevention coordinator of Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (AHIDTA) for West Virginia and Virginia gave a presentation to the student body of the Charleston Job Corps. The focus of the presentation was to bring awareness and prevention...