JOB CORPS Wind River Job Corps students in Riverton had the opportunity to show their appreciation to Senator John Barrasso today (Tuesday) at the President’s week meeting of the local Rotary Club. Nationally recognized birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln were...
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Wind River Job Corps Student Shares: Day of Love is a Day of Gratitude
On a day of love, where so many students find reasons to laugh and celebrate, others may feel more isolated. Carpentry student, Phillip Johnson received a standing ovation when he spoke on this topic at today's Valentines Day student body rally. Phillip talked of...
Wind River Job Corp Students Send Personalized Valentine Card Thanks
What better day to express our thanks to our members of Congress, local elected officials, municipalities, WBL employers, community influencers and CRC council members than on Valentines Day with a personalized poster. At the regular Friday student business meeting,...
Charleston Job Corps volunteers within the community
Charleston Job Corps students enjoyed the experience of working in the community by serving a hot meal to the homeless population on Sunday, January 26. Students were excited to help in the community. Demetrius Owens shared in the experience. He says, he felt good and...
Wind River Job Corps Communicates Depth of Hospitality Trade to Industry
RIVERTON, WYOMING - Snuggled against the Wind River Mountains, en route to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the Wind River Job Corps sits in a tourism corridor complete with hotels, restaurants and diverse visitor venues (from fly fishing to rock climbing,...
Commercial Truck Driving Meets Virtual Reality at Wind River Job Corps
RIVERTON, WYOMING – Local commercial truck driving instructors, students and employers were introduced to virtual reality this past week (Jan 27) at Wind River Job Corps. According to training software designer Talon Innovative Solutions of Lander, WY, about 60% of...
RIVERTON ROTARY’S JACKETS-FOR-JOBS DRIVE HELPS WIND RIVER STUDENTS FIND SUCCESS
You know how important it is to make a good first impression, especially when looking for a job. Yet in our ever-more casual culture, many job seekers struggle to project the kind of professional image you would expect in a new employee. At Wind River Job Corps in...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Students Assist with Rotary of Muhlenberg County’s “Build-a-Bed” Project
By Jacob Groves Muhlenberg Job Corps Students Partner with Rotary Club of Muhlenberg County to Assist with "Build-a-Bed" Project Muhlenberg Job Corps CDL-B students, Jeremiah Harris, Darren Rooks, Leroy Jamison, and Daniel Scott get into the Christmas Spirit by...
LeadersUp & MTC L.A Job Corps Help Prepare Youth for Job Search
No stranger to Job Corps in Los Angeles, LeadersUp made sure to invite MTC L.A Job Corps students to participate in their annual job fair expo. One of the great outcomes of this partnership is increasing the access of resources for students to be better prepared for...
MTC L.A Job Corps’ Congressional Internship
MTC Los Angeles Job Corps's new Business & Community Liaison Ms. Pearson has been swiftly developing new relationships in the community and aims to have prestigious internships for students. One of the two Congressional Internships she has established within her...
Red Rock students and staff surpass blood drive goal
Electrical student, Andres Carter completes his registration during a recent American Red Cross Blood Drive held in the Center gym. According to Wellness Manager Kim Naus, 22 pints were collected, two over our goal! That is 66 lives saved! Thank you to all who...
Red Rock JCC assists with neighborhood fire prevention
Red Rock Job Corps Center students assisted with neighborhood safety and fire prevention by participating in a smoke detector installation project. The students assisted the Hughestown Fire Department near Pittston, PA, and the Northeast PA Chapter of the American Red...
Foodie Fest a Great Success with Volunteer Efforts of Charleston Job Corps Student
Twelve Charleston Job Corps students accompanied by the BCL, Nancy Shepherd volunteer during the annual Foodie Fest fundraising event hosted by the YWCA of Charleston at the Beni Kedem Temple. Though, not your Mother’s Thanksgiving! Charleston’s appetite for fun,...
MJCC Students Construct, Install Playground Equipment
Hard trades programs spearhead project for Rochester Park Students in the hard trades at Muhlenberg Job Corps recently got plenty hands-on experience when they manufactured, delivered and installed playground equipment at the Rochester Park in Butler County. Students...
Carpentry Trade student’s from Charleston Job Corps collaborate with KML Carpenters Local 439 and Make A Wish Foundation on a project for a local child.
Nine carpentry trainees from Charleston Job Corps, along with their instructor, Tommy Fitzwater, were asked by the Carpenters Local Union 439 to help with a project the Make A Wish Foundation had planned for a disabled child in Procious, WV. The child was born with...
Charleston Job Corps student joins the Union
Da'shawn Sykes, a current student in Charleston Job Corps' painting program operated by the Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), recently completed several painting assignments in the community as a part of his work-based learning. His work ethic and skills,...
NORTH TEXAS JOB CORPS CELEBRATES 72 NEW GRADUATES
The August 16th graduation ceremony held on the campus of the North Texas Job Corps was a part of National Job Corps Commencement Day. North Texas Job Corps joined 123 Job Corps centers across the country to celebrate the 9th Annual "National Job Corps Commencement...
Charleston Job Corps student goes from WBL to part-time Employee
As of August 20, 2019, Tori Goodman has a lot to smile about. Tori came to the Charleston Job Corps Center looking for a new path and direction. She completed both the Office Administration, Network Cabling Installation and is currently enrolled at Bridge Valley...
Charleston students relay the message that “Job Corps Works”
CJCC Y2Y ambassadors attend city teen town hall meeting designed to get youth input on ways to improve Charleston. Charleston Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin along with state delegates, magistrates, other influential business owners and community members listened July 14...
Phoenix Job Corps SGA Busy Giving Back & Raising Money
The SGA (Student Government Association) is doing a lot of fun and great things! “We’re doing fundraisers,” said Willie Washington, SGA Coordinator. “We have staff dress down day for $2 on Mondays. The $2 goes towards the student benefit fund. With the student...