JOB CORPS When Tiffany Youngberg was in high school she had good grades. When she graduated she decided she wasn’t ready for college and decided to take time off. During that time she was diagnosed with a low-grade cervical cancer. She had multiple procedures and because of the...
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San Diego Job Corps Student Receives Kiwanis Club Scholarship
“My ultimate goal in life is to establish a non-profit organization to help young people all over the world,” advised 20 year old San Diego Job Corps student Prince Shamamba. “We’ll help kids receive an academic education, help them learn about nutrition and medical...
Three San Diego Job Corps Students Attend 2nd Annual Women Building California and the Nation Conference
“It was great meeting women of all ages from the United States and other countries,” stated Jenna Walsh, one of three San Diego Job Corps students who attended the 2nd Annual Women’s Building California and the Nation Conference in Sacramento, CA, May 19-20, 2012. ...
Iroquois Job Corps staff & students participate in Global Youth Service Day
The Iroquois Job Corps staff and students participated in Global Youth Service Day by volunteering at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and their "Spring Into Nature" event. This annual event where visitors are able to view an eagle's nest with eggs, and...
Congressman Hal Rogers Field Rep, Pat Wooten visits Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center and attends CRC meeting
On 5/22/12, Pat Wooten, field rep from Congressman Hal Rogers office, visited the Carl. C. Perkins Job Corps Center, and attended the CRC meeting, were he got to talk with local Work Based Learning Partners about the countless hours that CDP students give to the...
Penobscot Women answer the call for Habitat for Humanity!!
5/12/12 CTS Manager Heather Babcock and eight PJCA female students participated in a Habitat for Humanity ground clearing project in Hampden. The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor seeks to eliminate poverty housing in the Greater Bangor Area by building decent,...
Dancing Stars at Springdale Job Corps
The event was a fundraiser for student government association at Springdale, and students and staff alike were encouraged to purchase tickets for $1 to vote on their favorite. Each student was issued one free ticket for voting.
Students and staff eagerly await the results to be tallied, as the judges input as well as the students votes will be compiled and announced on Monday, April 30th at the weekly meeting for all staff and students at Springdale.
Despite the competition, all students and staff had a blast – and it showed. Between the sparkles, the smiles, the makeup, and shockingly, a little bit of Copacabana, the contestants showed the crowd they had what it takes to go that extra mile.
Pittsburgh Completers Find Career Path Success
Here are success stories from seven completers at the Pittsburgh Job Corps Center: Kuljit K. completed the off center training program in Phlebotomy and was accepted into the college nursing program at the Community College of Allegheny County. London W. completed her...
Little Rock Job Corps Center, Filling “Empty Bowls!”
The Little Rock Job Corps Center was asked to participate in the local Food Bank's (Community Partner) largest fundraiser. The Security Trade and their instructor, directed traffic and provided crowd control and security. In addition, the Culinary Trade and their...
Clearfield Job Corps Student’s Design chosen for Secretary of Labor Honor Award
Loc Nguyen a student at Clearfield Job Corps designed and submitted for entry a medallion to be given away by the Secretary of Labor, Dr. Hilda L. Solis as her Honor Award. Submissions were sent to the Department of Labor from several Job Corps Centers around the...
Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament
SJCC hosted the annual Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament on April 28th and April 29th. The Job Corps teams that participated were Tucson JC, Los Angeles JC, Treasure Island JC, San Jose JC, Nevada Reno JC and Sacramento JC along with the Pacific Islanders...
Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Student Receives a Congressional Medal of Merit!
Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center Office Administration student, Taisia Jambor was nominated by Center staff to receive the 2012 Congressional Medal of Merit Award from United States Congressman Justin Amash. The medal is granted to students in the Congressman’s 3rd...
Guthrie Job Corps Graduate Publishes Book
Guthrie Job Corps Graduate James Murrell II recently published his first book "MY ALIEN NATION", a book of poetry, affirmations and revelations. Mr. Murrell is now a motivational speaker, dance instructor, author, model and singer. He is the founder and visionary of...
Whitney M Young Job Corps Students earn scholarships to St. Catharine College
Ben Davis and Patrick Stephens signed their letter of intent for full scholarship packages Saturday, April 21st, with St. Catharine College in Springfield, KY. St. Catharine College participates in the Mid-South Conference which is considered to be the top NAIA...
Penobscot “mobilizes” 127 students and staff to participate in Global Youth Service Day!!
Bangor Housing Authority 4/20/12 Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and service-learning. Established in 1988,...
Clearfield Job Corps students help with mass-casualty earthquake drill.
The drill began at the old Navy and Army Reserve, 980 20th St., and included 120 students from Clearfield Job Corps, who played the role of victims. Each victim was triaged, treated and transported to McKay-Dee Hospital or Ogden Regional Medical Center by bus,...
Sharon Barnett – Another Great Edison Job Corps Graduate Success Story
Sharon Barnett, Edison Job Corps (EJC) graduate from A+/MCTS was recently hired by RICOH Professional Service. She was an outstanding student while she was attending EJC and staff is very pleased with her professional growth. With permission received from Ms. Barnett...
Clearfield students attend Women’s Conference
At the women's conference the students had the chance to learn about upcoming fashion and products. Many of them had an opportunity to get their hair and makeup done as well as learn how to overcome addiction, depression, & anxiety without drugs.
Pilot of the Airwaves: New Orleans on the Radio
In an Easter Sunday rebroadcast of a recent interview, BCL Randy Savoie highligted student success stories and talked about future employment opportunities for the Center's trainees on WYLD-FM's Sunday Journal with Hal Clark. WYLD-FM is the city's #1 Arbitron-rated...
Job Corps grad starts successful security business
Vijay Singh, a Sacramento Job Corps graduate, has turned the training he received at Job Corps into a viable career in the security field with operations in Hawaii and California, and, in the process, has provided employment for four other Job Corps graduates. Singh...