JOB CORPS When Peng Sue Chang, the graduating class speaker and an Alaska Job Corps Center Security and Protective Services graduate, spoke about how he overcame the challenges he faced during his journey to—and through—Job Corps, the audience erupted into cheers. While he gave...
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Students Tour the Carpentry Union to Gain Insight of Apprenticeships Program
The Whitney Young Job Corps carpentry and welding students attended the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters Union to gain knowledge of the apprenticeship opportunities. Approximately 20 students were eager to hear the men and women in the union...
The Military is welcomed at Whitney Young Job Corps
The Whitney Young Job Corp Center has been visited by several arm forces of the Military over the past week. Starting with the Coast Guard, Marines, Army and United States Air Force each had the opportunity to speak and share career outlook with Whitney Young Job...
Where are the Whitney Young Job Corps Graduates?
Whitney Young Job Corps alumni are all over the country working in very promising and successful careers. As for former student, LaTasha King, she credits the Whitney Young Job Corps Center for her successes gearing her in the direction of endless opportunities....
You are all beautiful: Inspirational speaker encourages students at the Alaska Job Corps Center
The audience listened with rapt attention as Bill Pagaran, inspirational speaker and president of the non-profit organization, Carry the Cure, spoke to an assembly of Alaska Job Corps Center students on Friday, Feb. 9. The dynamic speaker walked back and forth in...
Whitney Young students volunteers for Shelbyville Kiwanis
The Whitney Young Job Corps culinary students volunteered Monday, February 5th, at the Shelbyville Kiwanis Annual Chili Supper! Three culinary arts trade students, Scott Allen, Brandon Brownlee and Richard Eason volunteered by serving chili and soups at the Stratton...
The Whitney Young Job Corps Center and Belflex Staffing are partnering to benefit Faurecia
Whitney Young Job Corps created an opportunity for 3 gentlemen to start the year with a very promising future. Conner Cole and Johnathan Rivard have completed approximately 90% of their welding trade and are eligible to participate in the Work Base Learning program....
Caribbean Connection Supports JJC Students
Local Caribbean Organization Supports Job Corps Student The Jacksonville job Corps Center partnered with the local Caribbean Connection organization to initiate a Caribbean Club on Center. Students who are from the Caribbean Islands such as Puerto Rico, Saint Martin,...
Working hard: Lucky Keodoungdy’s path to success
Lucky Keodoungdy, a recent graduate of the Alaska Job Corps Center’s Culinary Arts program, always has something positive to say to those around him. He not only inspires with his words, but he encourages others by modeling the attitude, work ethic and motivation...
Alaska Job Corps Water/Wastewater Treatment students and alumni prove their skills at lab competition
When the City of Palmer’s Water/Wastewater Treatment Division held their first annual laboratory testing competition on Nov. 9, Alaska Job Corps Center students and alumni competed against each other—and all excelled. The competition included three Alaska Job Corps...
Charleston Job Corps Center’s Annual Holiday Celebration-Dec. 15, 2017
The Charleston Job Corps Center (CJCCJ) operating under Horizons Youth Services (HYS), held its annual All Staff Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 15, 2017 in the cafeteria. The luncheon was catered by Bridgeview Barbeque. There were several gift cards, prizes...
Charleston Job Corps Center, Christmas Sing-A-Long-December 7, 2017
It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The staff and students of CJCC celebrated the season with a Christmas Sing-A-long in the center gymnasium Thursday, December 7, 2017. The welcome was given by finance and administration director (F&A), William "Billy"...
Charleston Job Corps Center held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon-Nov. 20, 2017
The Charleston Job Corps Center operated by Horizons Youth Services (HYS) for the Dept. of Labor held its annual student and staff holiday luncheon on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. Food services prepared the meal under the leadership of Thomasina McKinney, Food Services...
Charleston Job Corps Center receives congressional support-Nov. 3, 2017
The Charleston Job Corps Center operated by Horizons Youth Services received congressional support from U.S. Congressman Alex Mooney, U.S. Congressman David McKinley and U.S. Congressman Evan Jenkins regarding the Dear Colleague Job Corps Slot Reduction letter on the...
Charleston Job Corps Center recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness-October 16, 2017
The Charleston Job Corps Center (CJCC) operating under Horizons Youth Services (HYS) recognized October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 16, 2017 with guest speaker Julie Hayden, YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program. Ms. Hayden spoke to new enrollees in Career...
Job Corps Works!
“Hi! My name is Pamela Xiong. I went to Sacramento Job Corps Center (SJCC) in October of 2014. At the time I was attending SJCC, I was a full-time employee at Apple. I worked from 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Monday through Friday. In addition to attending SJCC and working, I...
Y2Y Conference!
Last month, one impressive trainee, Kristopher Thao, was selected to attend the Youth 2 Youth Conference in Washington, D.C. From Y2Y activities at host centers to connecting with their peers on how best to promote peace, these Y2Y Student Ambassadors had the...
Charleston Job Corps Center’s Y2Y meets with Charleston City Council-Sept. 18, 2017
The Charleston Job Corps Center’s Y2Y Ambassadors and BCL attended the Charleston City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 17, 2017. Job Corps Centers across the country are observing Youth-2-Youth (Y2Y) Campaign against Violence Week September 17-22, 2017. A...
Charleston Job Corps Center recognizes National Minority Donor Awareness Month-August 21, 2017
The Charleston Job Corps Center (CJCC) operating under Horizons Youth Services (HYS) recognized National Minority Awareness Month during Monday Business Meeting on August 21, 2017 with guest speaker Karen Williams. Mrs. Williams is a volunteer with CORE (Center for...
Charleston Job Corps Center celebrates NJCA Commencement Day 2017
Charleston Job Corps Center joined 126 Job Corps centers across the country to celebrate the 6th Annual “National Job Corps Commencement Day” ceremony August 18, 2017 to congratulate the Job Corps students who showed Job Corps Works! by completing the program this...