JOB CORPS (l-r) Mia Scott and Jasmin Christian (l-r front row) Mrs. Williams, Pharmacy Tech Instructor, Stephen Frazier, (back row) Mia Scott, Jasmin Christian and Mariah Parmely
Archive for "Career & Education News"
Potomac’s Trade News – You’re Hired
Gerell Jones McCormick and Schmick’s Server $12.50 plus tips per hour Danisha Footes Trinity College Bridget Little Advance Security Trade Carl D. Perkins JCC in Kentucky
Potomac CIC Partner – Beverly Thomas, CEO Speaks to PJCC Students About “Drug Free” Workplace
Ms. Beverly Thomas, CEO of Regional Contracting Services a partner with Potomac JCC that offers construction employment opportunities. She talked to the student body about the importance of being drug free in the workplace. She also gave tips on things you should do...
PJCC’s Graduates Visits TCU
Recent Potomac JCC graduates visited the Transportation Communication Union (TCU) trade to talk to the students about the great job opportunities they have been given with AMTRAK. Pictured (l-r): Sharlontaee Harris (AMTRAK), Ahkeem Currie (AMTRAK), John Corkum...
Potomac JCC Success Story – Meet Mr. Frankie Washington
Potomac JCC Success Story After quitting school, my mother was telling me to do something with my life. She suggested that I enroll into Job Corps program to get a trade, I didn’t go right away, I waited two years and then enrolled myself into Potomac JCC. I took the...
Edison Job Corps Student Highlight
On June 7, 2018 former student Aaron Brown presented to community leaders and Job corps students. His topic of discussion was " No Excuses" Aaron informed the crowd of his former background of laziness and street life, he decided to turn his life around with the...
Edison Job Corps Students Making Success Happen
The Edison Job corps is known for vocational training . 12 amazing students from the Advanced Information Technology trade have passed one of the most challenging courses in Microsoft A+. They are moving forward from the 901 exam to 902. In an effort to to...
Accuracy and Speed Drill at Springdale Job Corps Center
Every Thursday, the Pharmacy Technician students of Springdale Job Corps Center practice to make sure their prescriptions are correct. The accuracy and speed drill pushes our students to maintain focus and to be efficient. https://vimeo.com/279460211
Potomac’s Newsletter Committee at Exceed Corporation for a workshop
Potomac's Pulse Newsletter Committee visits Exceed for a workshop. Featured in picture from l-r: Avery Maxwell, Arryuana Rhodes, Antonio Brock, Brandon Murphy, Damani Williams and Shawn Fake. The workshop was very informative to the committee as we learned new ideas...
Potomac’s Security students get hired by E. House Executive Security Professionals, Inc.
Security students interviewing with E. House Executive Security Professionals, Inc.
Carl D. Perkins Advanced Security Students work Taylor Swift Concert
Students get valuable job experience at high profile event Not many young people can say they were within arm's reach of the pop sensation Taylor Swift, however 30 students from the Security & Protective Services class at the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps can....
Potomac’s Y2Y host LGBTQ Rally
Potomac's Y2Y LGBTQ Rally Ms. Calhoun shares her story to the Y2Y Committee Mr. Dock, LPN speaks on challenges of being gay but confident Avery Maxwell speaking on being gay and bullied featured in photo l-r: Avery Maxwell, Brandon Murphy, Mr.. Dock, & Arryuana...
Potomac welcomes new partner – Schuster, LLC
Potomac Partners With Schuster, LLC. featured in photo (l-r) Jennifer Phillips, PJCC Buyer and Ross Jackson, VP, Safety & Minority Affairs of Daniel G. Schuster, LLC. Schuster is very excited to explore the opportunity to partner with Potomac Job Corps Center. ...
Potomac Job Corps Center – Alumni of the Quarter – ShaRon Dock
Potomac JCC Success Story - ShaRon Dock Meet ShaRon Dock, Registered Nurse Potomac Job Corps Center Title: Registered Nurse Hometown: Washington, DC “Job Corp made me realize that life isn’t easy; anything you work for you earn – your effort is your result.” ShaRon...
A Dream Come True
(JACKSONVILLE, Florida) Mr. Jonathan Tucker is a 20 year six foot student hailed from Greenville, N. Carolina. Jonathan attended Mallard Creek High School and later enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College located in Charlotte, North Carolina on a basketball...
Edison Job Corps Academy- Student Success
Alston Cambridge struggled in high school before attending the Job Corps Academy. He was led to Job Corps from his family member due to the free educational training he could receive from the program. Alston studied Carpentry at the Edison Job Corps Academy. He...
Edison Job Corps Academy Students Making a Difference
Carpentry Students Alston C. is utilizing his education and training to work and better the lives of people in his community. Alston initially studied Carpentry at the Edison Job Corps Academy and was placed in a position working with Tradesman International...
Potomac’s JCC Success Story – Meet Ms. Cynthia Mills
Cynthia Mills Potomac Job Corps Carpentry Instructor Potomac Job Corps Graduate (trade carpentry) "Winners do what they have to do; Losers do what they want to do.” Moreover, you have 3 types of people in the world, those that make things happen, those that watch...
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps partners with Kentucky State Police
During the months of May and June, the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps worked with the KY State Police to assist with training students and staff. Both the Security & Protective Services and Office Administration Classes received training on Cyber security,...
Potomac Hotel & Lodging prepares a complimentary morning beverage
Hotel & Lodging students prepares a complimentary morning beverage refresher to the Potomac Staff. This is what we call service with a smile.