JOB CORPS The 3rd annual YWCA Race to End Racism, presented by TransCanada Corporation, is a 5K Run/1 Mile Walk on Charleston’s West Side on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Charleston Job Corps Center participated with a team of four members who were Dyesha Lee, Taveon Newby,...
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Charleston Job Corps Center aides with Community Garden on the West Side of Charleston
In acknowledgement of Earth Day, Charleston Job Corps partners with Tom Toliver and the West Virginia State University Land Grant Extension to aid in preparation for the new community garden on Charleston’s West Side on April 22. Students from student government...
Charleston Job Corps students Tour West Virginia State University
Charleston Job Corps students tour a local university as a part of the Career Transition class activities. Many students have found their way to college from a simple visit. Students in the CTR class have completed their trade of choice and are looking for...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Working on a Different Type of Bonding
On March 12, 2019, the pharmacy technicians from the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center in Greenville, KY, participated in learning basic compounding skills. This is just one of the many skills taught in the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center Pharmacy Technician Program. Classroom...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Give a Tour to 400 Muhlenberg County Students
Muhlenberg Job Corps on April 9 hosted approximately 400 area students who toured the center and learned about the educational and job training opportunities offered both on and off campus through Muhlenberg Job Corps. The 8th grade classes at both North and South...
State Representative Melinda Gibbons Prunty Visits Muhlenberg Job Corps
On the April 8th, Melinda Gibbons Prunty, State Representative of 15th District, swung by Muhlenberg Job Corps for a meeting. Rep. Gibbons Prunty met with Brian Hancock, the new Business Community Liaison at Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. One thing he wanted to...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Third Annual Garden Club Growing Every Year
Center Director, Pete LaFleur, brought more than just a storied career in Job Corps, he also brought his passion for the skill of gardening. 2019 brings the third year of Pete’s Gardening Club at Muhlenberg Job Corps. Each year, the number of students has increased in...
Muhlenberg Job Corps and Kassidy Cobb Team up to Bring Hayden Cemetery Back to Life
Kassidy Cobb, a 16 year old Muhlenberg county girl, noticed a need for cemetery preservation a couple of years ago. Kassidy, who loves her community, felt the utmost historical importance for cleaning up a few cemeteries was a good idea. She noticed a few of them were...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Former Student David Harris Talks With CDL Students
David Harris, from Louisville, Kentucky, stopped by Muhlenberg Job Corps to give an important message. His message to the CDL students was “stay the course.” David explained to the enrolled students that his time at Muhlenberg Job Corps was so worth the hard work...
Charleston Job Corps Students provide community service with Charleston Women’s Club
The Women’s Club of Charleston held its monthly General Membership Luncheon on April 3, 2019 at the clubhouse with over 50 women attending. This month the Arts & Education Committee was in charge of the meeting. Member Tia Welch, committee chair requested two...
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Informs Congress on Student Success in D.C.
On March 27, Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Business Community Liaison Jimmie Wilson headed to Capitol Hill to visit with US senators and representatives and their staff. The purpose of the visit was to share with elected officials the positive impact that Perkins Job...
Charleston Job Corps Center attends NJCA Basketball Tournament
On March 21-24th The Turner Job Corps Center held the NJCAA Basketball Tournament! A total of six centers were able to be a part of this event: Potomac(A & B Team) Charleston Earl C. Clements Gadsden Job Corps Center Turner Job Corps Center The Women’s National...
Charleston Job Corps Graduate of the Quarter
CNA grad Nayim Wells now works at Eastbrook Nursing Facility Nayim Wells, who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at CJCC, is the center's Graduate of the Quarter. Wells earned certifications as a Home Health Aide and CNA, and earned additional...
JJC Elects NEW SGA Board
Jacksonville, Florida The Student body at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center elected new leadership for the 2019 bi-annum. The students campaigned and shared their vision to make the Jacksonville Job Corps Center better. Offices decided were: President, Vice...
Jacksonville Job Corps Learn To Read Team Empowers Kids
Jacksonville, Florida The Jacksonville Job Corps Center impacted over 150 pre-schoolers during the "Read To Lead-Reading Across America" Campaign. The students visited several Learning Academies to provide amazing storytelling with vivid imaginations. It was amazing...
JJC and Bamberg SGA Collaborate on Student Strategies
Jacksonmville, Fla. On March 28th the Bamberg Student Government Officers visited the Jacksonville Job Corps center. Bamberg is the sister center to the Jacksonville Job Corps per contractor. Both goverment recently elected shared goals for ther invidua...
Muhlenberg Job Corps was ready to help the American Red Cross in its blood donation event
Muhlenberg Job Corps continuously looks forward to helping the American Red Cross with their annual blood drive to help save lives. This years’ event was no different, with the students and staff showing their support by providing assistance as well as giving blood....
Charleston Job Corps Alumni Graduate of the Quarter
Charleston Job Corps Alumni Graduate of the Quarter Nayim Wells, who served as a Vice President of Dorm Leadership completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program this month and is the Graduate of the Quarter. Nayim received certifications in Home Health Aide, CNA,...
Charleston Job Corps Center hosts a Fashion Show for International Women’s Day
In observance of National Women’s Day, Charleston Job Corps Center held a Women’s Fashion Show to honor the women of our center on Saturday, March 9. Area Vendors from the West Virginia’s Black Women Owned Businesses agreed to provide the clothing of which students...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Eva Morales-Andino Finds Her Passion
A work-based learning internship at an area assisted living facility has flamed a passion for the medical field in Muhlenberg Job Corps student Eva Morales-Andino. Her experience working with senior citizens at The Courtyard assisted living facility in Central City,...