JOB CORPS On June 5, 2024, the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce hosted its Members Luncheon at Cascades Job Corps. The event provided an excellent opportunity for the center to engage with the community, with Mayor Julia Johnson delivering the State of the City and the Port of...
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Cascades Job Corps Youth Employment Career Fair
The Youth Employment Career Fair, hosted on campus, was a huge success! The event provided over 150 Job Corps students with the chance to explore various career opportunities in their respective fields. With the participation of 13 businesses and organization, the...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Partner at New Construction Site for Carpentry Students
Students were able to show off their carpentry skills learned in their trade, while working along side workers at new construction of a factory warehouse, formerly General Motors, located next door to Flint Genesee Job Corps. Students constructed higher receiving...
Cascades Job Corps Culinary Field Trip
Cascades Students spent a day at a local farm on October 3, 2023. The students were given a tour of the farm and bakery shop. They learned from the local business owner about the variety of produce grown, enjoying a team building activity at the corn maze and visited...
Cascades Job Corps Center Director Meets with Sedro-Woolley Mayor
On February 5, 2024, Kendra Watson, Center Director, and Sedro-Woolley Mayor, Julia Johnson, met over coffee. This meeting opened up a dialogue to connect with local leaders and explore ways that support Job Corps students with employment opportunities.
Homeland Graduate of FGJC Overcomes Challeges and Now Works in Hospital
Homeland Security graduate, Stacy was featured in WIOA partner, GST Michigan Works! montly newsletler - "Talent Talk Magazine" . Overcoming various challenges, Stacy was able to complete the Homeland Security trade requirements at Flint Genesee Job Corps while...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Students Highlighted in the “Youth Connections (YC) Magazine
Flint Genesee Job Corps students and staff were highlighted in the Genesee County Prevention Coaliitons' "Youth Connections (YC) " Magazine , with pictures of them volunteering and participating in a Career Fair Day for high school students in Genesee County, held at...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Offers Community Food Give Away During Holiday Season
Students and staff at the Flint Genesee Job Corps were highlighted on ABC News on December 8th, which helped serve over 1,000 people with over 400 cars driving up. Both students and staff worked closely together to insure each car received enough boxes of food for...
Unstoppable. Invincible. Confident. So Powerful.
Unstoppable. Invincible. Confident. So Powerful. That is how our Cleveland Job Corps students felt today. As our Cleveland Rotary Club Rotarians welcomed them with open arms. Embracing their success in completing the Financial Literacy program offered by Tanisha...
Great minds think alike…
Great minds think alike. Mr. Munn, Outreach Manager. Here meeting with community activist Mr. Erick Cox. Representing The Ridge Project and the TYRO initiative. A program that "offers individuals a clear picture of what responsibility looks like , and how they can...
U.S. DOL Apprenticeship Director for State of Michigan attends Community Relations Council Meeting at Flint Genesee Job Corps!
Russ Davis, U.S. DOL Apprenticeship Director for Michigan, shared updated apprenticeship opportunity information for the state during the Community Relations Council (CRC) Breakfast Meeting which was held at Flint Genesee Job Corps Center. Also, Mayor Sheldon Neely,...
Young Musicians from France Visit Flint Genesee Job Corps Center
On July 5th, students and staff enjoyed a wonderful musical presentation from guest from the Limonest France Youth Orchestra Performance during lunch. The group of young musicians (all minors) were from Limonest, France and this performance was a part of the...
There is no I, in TEAM…No one can do this “SOLO”
Our students find their way in life at our Cleveland Job Corps Center, under the guidance of our amazing staff. Each and every one of us has a unique and personalized talent and area of expertise that shines bright. Leading the way towards SUCCESS. Together with the...
World Changers from Cleveland Job Corps Center…
World Changers...three Cleveland Job Corps students voicing their opinion. Their wants. Their likes. Their input in a project for building a bridge within the city of Cleveland. That will bridge a gap. Youth speak their mind at a FOCUS group lead by Compass Consultant...
Challenge is on… at CJCC. Listen. Community
Challenge is on. The time is now. Work based learning, Apprenticeship, and Leisure Work opportunities are waiting for you. Choose to challenge yourself to succeed. Workforce opportunities await for you......
Cleveland Job Corps Center opens it’s gates to Community…
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...
Cleveland Construction Tour Article mentions CJCC…
"HBI’s BCT students at Cleveland Job Corps recently attended a guided tour of Cleveland Construction’s jobsite for the City Club Apartments CBD in downtown Cleveland. Students were invited to spend a few hours learning about the importance of safety, quality...
Happy 118th Birthday… Rotary (District 6630)
Rotary's 118th Birthday ROTARY INTERNATIONAL’S BIRTHDAY on FEB 23RD 2023 Happy Birthday Rotary International Feb 23, 2023 for helping others for 118 years. Our Cleveland Job Corps Center celebrates right along with you, and thanks you for all you do, for those we...
Honorary Guest Speaker at CJCC Commencement Exercise…
Councilman Richard Starr, from Ward #5. Recognized as a leader in Cleveland's Central Community for his grassroots humble beginnings and demonstrated activism plus commitment to creating positive change, congratulates and embraces our 02/17/23 Graduates. His...
Because it takes a Village…
Representing and wearing three hats, on Saturday "Abuela", Cleveland Job Corps Business Community Liaison, and Rotarian for the Rotary Club of Cleveland. Our team was led by Marcia. An amazing leader and pillar in her community. Representing the Good Knights. And...