JOB CORPS There is nothing more gratifying than helping those in need, and the students at Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy know that well. This year alone, the ECCJCA tile setting students have been involved in completing three homes for Henderson’s Habitat for Humanity. ...
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Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy Students Get Involved
Here at Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy, we love giving back to the community. On November 20, 2022, the ECCJCA Student Government Association partnered with local business owners at the Candyland Downtown Holiday Open House. The SGA pitched in and helped out...
CJCC students SMILE agreeing that “it feels good to be a part of bringing a Smile to a child’s face”…
Wild Republics donation of 17,000 realistic animal stuffed toys get sorted early Saturday 12-03-22, morning by Cleveland Rotarians, from our local Cleveland Rotary Club. And our Cleveland Job Corps (CJCC) Students; were a part of the process. Thanks to our CJCC...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..... Today, I had to stop and take pics, which don't do justice to the Beauty encountered walking thru the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Had the pleasure to meet, greet and gather with the "Whose Who, Movers & Shakers" of...
Not all monsters are bad…
“For nearly four decades, Wild Republic’s realistic stuffed animals and toys have helped children explore the beauty of nature. Our mission is to create toys that foster curiosity about wildlife and educate children about the wonders of nature. Wild Republic is the...
Whitney students provide emergency Thanksgiving dinner
On this year’s Thanksgiving, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center has a few students it should be thankful for. It all started when a senior member of the cooking staff who was supposed to prepare Thanksgiving dinner had to call out of work. This meant that there was...
COPE UP! Positive Ways to Deal with Stress and Strong Emotions during the Holidays quickly approaching…
On behalf of our very own Kailyn Juth, Mental Health Consultant on board, here at our Cleveland Job Corps Centers Wellness Center she shares with us all the attached "COPE UP"! Tips and lifelines. With Positive ways to deal with stress and strong emotions as we all...
Open House/Job Fair = CJCC Opening up its doors…
After almost 3 years, post COVID 19, our Cleveland Job Corps Center, opens its doors to our Cleveland and beyond Cleveland Communities. A diverse variety of agencies "showed up and showed out" at our Open House/Job Fair Wednesday, 11-16-2022. 18 out of the 19 that...
Fallen leaves are like flowers in the Spring….
On November 14th, 2022, these three students, Honesty, Isaiah and Talique, voluntarily helped Wally Espada, Business Community Liaison to decorate the BCL office door as an act of kindness. And their appreciation towards what by grace they receive here at our...
It paid off to participate….
Kennedy and Antoine were the happy recipients of gift certificates. Courtesy of Tanisha Taylor, CEO of Life Coach agency. Both students filled out a questionnaire during our Open House/Job Fair, for "Life Solutions 4 U Program", and won. Congratulations to both.
Champions for Military and Veterans
U.S. Representative Chris Pappas and Granite Stater Dr. Laura Landerman-Garber visited New Hampshire Job Corps Center On Monday, October 31st on behalf of the New Hampshire Holiday Cards 4 Our Military Challenge. Dr. Landerman-Garber started the challenge in 2017 to...
A hidden “jewel” in Collinwood…
Take a “read”… Retired Judge C Ellen Connally was so impressed with our Cleveland Job Corps Center, the other day, as she honored our Center with her visit, and spoke as our Keynote Speaker at the Center Wide Awareness event. She was invited by our very own Ms. Jewel...
Pittsburgh Job Corps Roofing Project Graduation Ceremony
GAF Roofing aligned with our location to complete a "Hands On" tutorial of roofing with not just our Trainees, but for our neighboring Job Corps locations bringing an additional ten students to gain knowledge and training. What an incredibly rewarding experience for...
Pittsburgh Job Corps Observed National Disability Awareness Month
October has many things to recognize, and National disability awareness was definitely on our list. What better way to do this by participating in a "Buddy Walk for Disabilities" showing support through community service and enjoying ourselves in the process. National...
Ring that bell: Jacob Downing’s going to be working on the railroad
Jacob Downing is excited to get to the next stage of his education – but he also hoped to leave his mark. It’s safe to say that the recent welding graduate has succeeded – as he departs for Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center for advanced training in their Railroad...
Collaborative Outreach
Crusades of Hope. Providing Random Acts of Kindness in collaboration with Never Give Up Never Quit, Cleveland Job Corps finds a way to reach out and provide HOPE for a Better Future Today to all those young adults out there seeking an opportunity that will last them...
Mayor Justin Bibb on Center at CJCC
Mayor Justin Bibb, graced our Center with his presence at this years Fifth District Police Officers Awards Banquet, 2022. Hosted at our Cleveland Job Corps Center. Student were delighted to share a moment with him...as students served the guest at this event, that...
Local Activist serves at CJCC Fifth District Police Awards Banquet…
Local Community Activist and "grass roots volunteer", Wilfredo Espada, supports local Chocolits Soul Food Kitchen in serving our awards winning Fifth District Police Officers and guest at the Awards Banquet. Hosted by Cleveland Job Corps Center, on Thursday, October...
Whitney M. Young hosts mental health events
Mental health has been a strong focus at Whitney M. Young Job Corps lately, and recently, the center held one of its biggest pushes yet. With levels of mental illness continuing to rise, Whitney has put on a number of events to ensure students and staff both remain...
City of Cleveland- Division of Police, Fifth District Police Awards 2022
City of Cleveland - Division of Police, Fifth District Police Awards 2022 Where there is a will, there is a way. Mission Accomplished. Our Cleveland Job Corps Center (CJCC) Team did it again. Coming together under the directives and willingness to help, collaboration...