JOB CORPS Jason Garcia a former student of the Edison Job Corps program is soar-ing as an entrepreneur. The road to success was paved with several roadblocks and times of uncertainty. However, Jason persevered always seeking to change his life and change the lives of his...
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Edison Job Corps Presents at Community Solar Program
The Edison Job Corps was selected to present at the Latinos In Sustainability's Community Solar Panel discussion. EJC student Jesuaidy Martinez presented on his education while attending Job Corps and career outlook for solar paneling. Guests attended the meeting from...
Red Rock community partner receives SGA donation
Red Rock Job Corps Center’s community partner, the Salvation Army food pantry in Berwick, received a donation of snacks and drinks on September 15, thanks to the Center’s Student Government Association. The food and drinks were part of the inventory in the SGA’s on...
Trade students read to Valley View Elementary
Oneonta Job Corps partnered with Valley View Elementary School. This allowed several Job Corps students to enter Kindergarten through Third grade classrooms and read to the class. We shared books about Black History month along with many other reading selections. The...
OJCA and the Lord’s Table Connection
Oneonta Job Corps has been fortunate enough to be able to take part in the Lord's Table volunteer opportunity for several years. This is a very popular volunteer activity with the students because they all love the interaction they have with the community...
Mass Food Drive Distribution
Oneonta Job Corps has been happy to participate in the Mass Food Drive Distributions held monthly at the Northern Eagle Beverage facility in Oneonta, NY. The United Way has brought together a terrific program that allows community members in need to drive...
Staff assists with popup food pantry and chamber social
Red Rock BCL Jackie Johnson recently joined fellow Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Managing Director Candy Williams, and Sullivan County Commissioners, Darlene Felton and Donna Iannone to assist with a pop up food pantry for those in need. The COVID-19 pandemic...
Charleston Job Corps Outreach and Admissions join outreach efforts with Haircuts of Hope
Charleston Outreach and Admissions team members start the week off with Haircuts of Hope. Christina Hayslett states, " This is one of my favorite outreach efforts to date!" Christina joined by a good friend who is also a beautician, Ashley Parker, along with co-worker...
The West Virginia Outreach and Admissions staff has blended recruiting and volunteering to help their communities and raise awareness about the training programs offered at Charleston Job Corps and the many benefits of the Job Corps program.
Admissions staff blend recruiting with volunteering Busy in August helping neighbors, spreading word about Job Corps Salem Zekariyas participates in the Orchard Manor food drive. The West Virginia Outreach and Admissions staff has blended recruiting and volunteering...
Charleston Job Corps Network Cable Charleston Job Corps Students Use Time Away to Improve Skills
Charleston Job Corps students returned home on March 16th as the center joined other Job Corps centers nationwide in closing their campus to protect students and slow the spread of COVID-19. While the center closure has created hardships for many of our students and...
Care Packages for Students at Home
At Los Angeles Job Corps, it doesn't matter if our students are away off center due to the pandemic, We Care. To no surprise, our center sent majority of our students who live on campus back to their homes to keep them safe. We miss having our students on center but...
Edison Job Corps Academy Outreach Department Gives Back
Covid-19 has brought people together to make a difference within the communities. Kim Webster, from outreach and admissions, is demonstrating the MTC motto – “BIONIC.” She and other partners of SJ Gas gave of their time to ensure the Pleasantville Food Distribution...
Edison Job Corps Carpentry Department Volunteers Time
Edison Job Corps UBC Pre Apprentice students helped sheet rock Kiddie Keep Well Camp doctor’s. The Kiddie Keep Well Camp was founded in 1924 and has served thousands of Middlesex County children and their families at no charge. The dedication of the carpentry students...
We Miss You and WE CARE, from Wind River Job Corps
Students are sending the staff at Wind River Job Corps BIG notes of thanks, after nearly every current (off-campus and on-campus) attendee received their lovingly assembled Care Package. It's really the thought that counts! And WRJC sent LOTS of well wishes. Each...
Wind River Job Corps Students Learn Language of Respect
RIVERTON, WY - Instead of telling someone what they "should" have done when they feel down, let them know how much you admire their ability to push forward. Encourage others to envision and pursue goals. Instead of commiserating about a crummy day, help friends...
Wind River Reaches out to Wyoming Mining Industries for Jobs
If you've used anything glass today, you likely came in contact with Trona. If you took an antacid you ingested it. If you passed a water treatment plant, you saw a common place for its use. Trona is the mineral that results in soda ash, which has many everyday uses...
Wind River Student e-News Addresses Racism
For many Wind River Job Corps students, who are currently distance learning from home, the demonstrations around the nation are creating an emotional response. But the range of responses are broad - from enthusiastic energy hope for change, to fear and hurt watching...
Staff Jump in for Campus Beautification at Wind River
Wyoming, where Wind River Job Corps is located, is know for Wind, Wide-open spaces, Wilderness and Weeds, from which the campus is not spared. So one sunny day last week, the office staff were invited to support the work of our maintenance and grounds-keeping team. by...
Wind River Develops Data-based Strategy for Placement Partnerships
INTO THE WEEDS: The Wind River Job Corps, in an effort to effectively guide job placement partnership initiatives, dug deep into data provided by Wyoming and Colorado economic and workforce development agencies. The data analysis represents a first step in the plan...
Wind River Job Corps Launches Creative Community Outreach
"How many Zooms did You do this week?" has become a common question amid CV-19 concerns, and the go-to channel for community meetings. Early on in the pandemic, digital meetings were welcomed. Three months, and multiple layers of community involvement later, local...