JOB CORPS Take a drive down MacDonough Drive in Vergennes, VT and you’ll surely pass through the Northlands Job Corps Center’s campus. On either side of the road, you’ll see the historical buildings; many of which are brick and trees of various sizes, heights, and species. Tree...
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Students at Flint Genesee Put Health First
Students from the Flint Genesee Job Corps put their health first, by receiving COVID vaccinations at partner church, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, which is located next door to Center. Vaccination shots were administered by the Michigan Department of Health. ...
Students at Flint Genesee Participate in Youth Virtual Art Explosion Series
Five students from the Flint Genesee Job Corps Center participated in the virtual Community Youth Art Explosion - Building Flint Through Art - sponsored by the New McCree Theatre. Students submitted a picture of their artwork, along with a 30 second video,...
Over 50 attendees at CRC Meeting at Flint Gensee Job Corps
Over 50 attendees participated in the Community Relations Council (CRC) Meeting held on Thursday, June 24th. After updates of the Centers quarterly events and progress, presenters from GST MI Works, Flint Registry, MI Department of Natural Resources/Parks and...
Northlands Job Corps Centers Memorial Day Display
Northlands Job Corps Center 's Advanced Welding Instructor Jim Blanchard and his students created a Memorial Day display. The creation of the Memorial Day display was a collaborative project lead by Jim Blanchard, Advanced Welding Instructor with support from...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Health Trades Community Project
Muhlenberg Job Corps Center has always maintained a close relationship with our local nursing homes as many of our students participate in Work Based Learning at those facilities. While COVID guidelines have remained in place and made it impossible for our health...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Students Take Part of UM Site Eye Study Program
Five students from Flint Genesee Job Corps took part of the University of Michigan's MI-Site eye study program offered at Hamilton Health Clinic, located closely to the center. Students received eye exams at no charge, along with the opportunity to receive eye...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Center Staff Cleanup Day
Muhlenberg Job Corps Center staff participated in a center wide clean-up effort in recognition of Earth Day. Over 2 days center staff from various departments tackled landscaping in areas across campus removing weeds and debris. Muhlenberg campus is in a rural area...
Charleston Job Corps Carpentry construct wooden tool chest
Jongie Shelton called the Charleston Job Corps and requested our students to build a tool chest in order to store her father’s tools. Shelton was told to contact the Charleston Job Corps center for assistance. Her friend was aware of the Carpentry trade being taught...
Charleston Job Corps Earth Day Events
Graffiti Removal Charleston Job Corps planned several Earth Day events which were held on April 22, 2021. Charleston Job Corps students enrolled in painting, carpentry, and facilities maintenance trades were asked to volunteer their time for the benefit of our...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Center Staff Assist with “I Spy” Event
On Saturday April 3rd Muhlenberg Job Corps Center in partnership with Muhlenberg SOAR hosted a socially distanced Easter scavenger event called "I Spy." Several staff including the Business Community Liaison, Work Based Learning Coordinator, Executive Admin Assistant...
Edison Job Corps Student Receives Community Award
The Rotary Club for Middlesex County recognized Godwin Uzoagba for Student of the month virtual program. Godwin was recognized for academic achievements achieving his diploma and successfully completing the IMI BRICK Trade. Godwin prepared a speech and discussed the...
Edison Job Corps Academy STAFF JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT THE Edison Housing Authority and Zone 6 Teen Center
March 1, 2021 – Edison Job Corps Academy is proud to embark on a new service project to improve literacy in our community by collecting books for the Edison Housing Authority and Zone 6 teen center during the month of March. This is one of four service projects the...
Charleston Job Corps’ hosts Virtual Black History Celebration
Charleston Job Corps' business community liaison, Nancy Shepherd, held the center's first virtual Black History Celebration on February 26. All Students, Staff and the Administration were invited to learn the value of black history and why it is so relevant today. ...
Students participates in remodeling Center
On behalf of the Carpentry and Cement Masonry trade, students are working diligently to complete center projects. Carpentry class, instructed by Mr.Rusch, replaced the old wood of the recreation deck. Students are utilizing tools and skills such as: drill, measuring...
Charleston Job Corps Reopening On-Center Operations January 26.
Charleston WV- The Charleston Job Corps Center announced that they will be reopening for on-center operations starting January 26. The staff has prepared a resumption plan to ensure staff and students will remain safe through the process. The students will re-enter in...
Charleston Job Corps, UBC and Make A Wish serve the community.
Charleston Job Corps' Carpentry Instructor, Tommy Fitzwater, along with fellow brothers of the United Brotherhood of Carpentry, partner with the Make A Wish Foundation to install a bathtub lift chair for a paralyzed individual. Brother Paul Lampkin, Lead Instructor at...
Charleston Job Corps Training Department hosts HolidayFood Drive
The Training Department at CJCC hosted a holiday canned food drive to help bring some Christmas cheer to our community. Instructors and staff brought in canned and non-perishable food items on Friday, December 18th. During Christmas week, the food items were delivered...
Northlands Honors Veterans on 11/11/20
What does Veterans Day celebrate? Veterans Day is held in honor of all those who served in the United States Armed Forces. This is different from Memorial Day which honors those who died while serving. Who celebrates this day? Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the...
Charleston Job Corps Walks for the Cure
More than 25 Charleston Job Corps staff participated in the 3k walk along the Kanawha River in Charleston, WV, on Saturday, October, 31, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Although some staff was unable to participate in the walk, they shared their support by...