JOB CORPS Richarson Ofori Bediako left his home country of Ghana to come to the United States. He was looking for something to do with his life. A relative told him about the Job Corps program and he enrolled at the North Texas Job Corps. Bediako was focused and determined...
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Charleston Job Corps’ Student Hardwire Project
New Wave Network, a Charleston Job Corps student enterprise, has taken on the task of enhancing the internet services now available in the dorms by installing hardwire Cat6e cabling that complements the fiber optic cabling already installed throughout the center. In...
Painting Graduate of Flint Genesee Begins Job at $24.00 an Hour!
Graduate of the Painting Trade, Johnny M., began new job at Nile Construction beginning at $24.00 an hour for Commercial Painting. His work ethics were so outstanding he has been offered overtime in Industrial Painting during the weekends! Great job Johnny - we...
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...
Cleveland Job Corps Partners with Youth Opportunities Unlimited Y.O.U.
Cleveland Job Corps Center (CJCC) is pleased to announce they entered a partnership with Youth Opportunities Unlimited on June 21, 2021. The alliance will permit CJCC students between the ages of 16 and 19 to be employed by Y.O.U. while still completing their training...
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...
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 Hosts Women’s History Program
Charleston Job Corps held a virtual Women’s History Program to honor the many achievements of West Virginia Women both past and present with the help of Julie Palas, Interim Executive Director for the West Virginia Women’s Commission. Our speaker of the hour, Mayor,...
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. ...
Charleston Job Corps Congratulates Graduates
Charleston Job Corps Students have been dedicated to their educational goals throughout these challenging times. The following students completed their studies while securing employment in their training areas. The Charleston Job Corps team commends you all on a...
Gulfport Job Corps Center – Center Director and Staff attends Workforce Development Board Meeting
Ms. Darlene Walls, Center Director and Center staff attended the Twin District Workforce Development Area Local Elected Officials Board and Workforce Board Meetings Zoom platform meeting. Ms. Walls and staff were welcomed and introduced to the board members. Ms....
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...
Red Rock advanced training grad returns to Job Corps for employment
Congratulations and best wishes to Red Rock Job Corps Center Human Service Worker (HSW) advanced training student, Judith Allen who graduated on November 18, 2020. Judith began working as a Residential Advisor at the Potomac Job Corps Center in November. Prior to...
Red Rock Job Corps Center attends regional job fair
A recent job fair at the Liberty Arena in Williamsport, PA, was a successful day of connections and partnership, says Red Rock admissions counselor, Aleisha Amadi, shown above. Held on October 7, Ms. Amadi spent the day presenting the Job Corps program to the...
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...
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...
OJCA Success Stories
Job Corps is a voluntary program administered by the United States Department of Labor that offers free-of-charge vocational training to young men and women ages 16 to 24. In addition, it provides academic instruction and supportive services, through the 131...
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...
Charleston Job Corps Center graduate crafts career with the Air Force
Charleston Job Corps graduate Maricela Perez is now working as a Reservist in the US Air Force and as a full-time civilian employee for Aircraft Structural Maintenance at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS. Additionally, she works part-time at a piano repair and...