JOB CORPS Throughout the month of July, students at the Alaska Job Corps Center rallied around the importance of different cultures at both the Center and from around the world. They celebrated diversity and culture through multiple events, held every Thursday during July,...
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Young Assemblymembers Program with Mayor Steinberg!
On July 27th, Assemblymember Cooper’s office invited Sacramento Job Corps’ Business & Community Liaison, Melissa Kaye, and Cement Masonry Instructor, Doc Pickett to join Mayor Steinberg in speaking to the Young Assemblymember’s Program at City Hall. The Young...
Charleston Job Corps Center’s “Yes You Can” Conference-July 12, 2017
The Charleston Job Corps Center (CJCC) operating under Horizons Youth Services (HYS) held a “Yes You Can Conference” Wednesday, July 12, 2017 to support student retention coordinated by Lisa Lewis, Student Personnel Officer. There were 40 students taken off center to...
Sean Pittman – SJCC Success Story!
Below you will see an article published on BRT’s website about Sean Pittman, an SJCC graduate who has gone on to have a very successful career in construction. Great job, Mr. Pittman—we are all so proud of you! “BRT Project - Bringing Jobs to Local Workers Like West...
Charleston Job Corps Center supports YMCA Mel Wolf Child Dev. Center-May 2017
The YMCA-Mel Wolf Child Development Center recently received a grant to start a garden for the children at its local daycare facility. The center was able at its local daycare facility. The center was able to purchase all the materials and obtain a garden specialist...
From student to instructor: Greg Howard’s mission to succeed
When Greg Howard, Alaska Job Corps Center’s current Water and Wastewater Treatment Instructor, first came to Job Corps in 2014, he was a student on a mission. He was determined to gain the knowledge and skills he needed to launch him into a career in water and...
Congressman Comer visits Muhlenberg Job Corps
On Thursday, April 13, 2017, the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center was honored to have a special guest on Center, U.S. Representative James Comer (District 1). Congressman Comer was greeted by members of the Student Government Association, Job Corps ambassadors, several...
Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Men of Action Leadership Conference
Men of Action Leadership Conference
Charleston Job Corps Center observes Earth Week 2017-April 21, 2017
The Charleston Job Corps Center (CJCC) operating under Horizons Youth Services (HYS) observed Earth Week with community beautification projects on Tuesday, April 18 at The Father’s House Church with Pastor Lloyd Hill and Friday, April 21 with Charleston Kanawha...
Alaska Job Corps students pledge against bullying and violence during National Youth Violence Prevention Week
Last week, more than 100 students at the Alaska Job Corps Center signed pledges against bullying and violence as part of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. As part of this special week, the Youth to Youth Partners for Peace (Y2Y P4P) group organized and...
Muhlenberg Job Corps hosts 37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
There were more than 2000 brightly colored candy filled eggs scattered across the Muhlenberg Job Corps campus, Saturday March 8th, as they held their 37th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. Over 200 children and families were not only excited to participate in the...
Muhlenberg Job Corps – Random Cards of Kindness
Aaron Sampler, a Kentucky teen who's battling cancer has a simple wish for his 16th birthday and that is to receive a mailbox full of birthday cards and wishes. Aaron was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic t-cell 2 Leukemia right before his 13th birthday. As soon as...
TCU Coordinator visits Muhlenberg Job Corps
On Wednesday, March 29th, Steve Brando, National Coordinator of TCU/IAm visited the Muhlenberg Job Corps campus to answer many questions sparked from curious students. Brando strongly encouraged the students to take advantage of the opportunities available through...
Muhlenberg Job Corps students get help filing taxes
The volunteers of the Muhlenberg County Senior Citizens report to the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center early every March to file student tax returns. On Tuesday, March 21st, the volunteers prepared a total of nineteen returns. Students earn the right to file by working...
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center join Job Corps outreach staff in Lexington, KY
Perkins students join Job Corps outreach staff in Lexington Carl D. Perkins Job Corps students did a bit of Job Corps outreach and promotion recently when they joined Outreach staff at the Kentucky State boy's Sweet 16 Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington,...
Muhlenberg Job Corps volunteers Lakeside
Justin Ruetschi, Instructor Charles Chaney, Caleb Dunning, and Justin Harris Going on a camping trip is such an exciting adventure, but when planning those special family trips, you have to ensure the site is safe. Often times at campsites, Mother Nature can take its...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Y2Y St. Patricks Day
The Muhlenberg Job Corps Center Youth-2-Youth Club decided to have a little fun while celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 17th. Mr. Trevor Periard, Y2Y staff advisor went all out dressed as a leprechaun, passed out gold chocolate coins to students during...
Army Recruiters visit Muhlenberg Job Corps
On Thursday, March 9th, John G.Dills, Staff Sargeant/Military Recruiter for the United States Army pulled into the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center driving an interactive semi-trailer. At first, the students thought it was a former student visiting to show off his new...
Former Muhlenberg Job Corps Graduate returns to Encourage others
Before Mark Daniel entered JobCorps, he lived life to the fullest by riding motorcycles, running, and doing everything to the ultimate extreme. So extreme he even dealt drugs. His parents enrolled him into our program and he admits he detoxed during his first month...
Muhlenberg Job Corps takes the Plunge!
The MJCC business community liaison and two students participated in the Muhlenberg County 4-H Penguins Plunge fundraising event held at the Central City Convention Center. The center raised $240 which is enough to sponsor two children for the school year. This...