JOB CORPS Daryl Demanawa came to the United States from the Philippines in 2008 to pursue a Mechanical Engineering Degree. Employment became a priority for Daryl and he quickly realized he would better be able to obtain his dreams if he took a step by step approach. He came...
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Faces of Job Corps: Krystal B.
Working two part time jobs and watching the unemployment rate go through the roof helped Krystal B. decide to enter the Muhlenberg Job Corps. Krystal is on the road to success and has accomplished the following: > Completed her high school diploma > Completed...
Faces of Job Corps – Tamara
Tamara, 21-Years old, Manatí, Puerto Rico Before Tamara joined Arecibo Job Corps, she only had a technical degree in the nursing. She worked as a Practical Nurse in the Industrial School for Women in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico and at the Manatí Medical Center. She...
Faces of Job Corps – Linda S.
Due to unfortunate unstable living conditions, Linda was forced to drop out of high school and search for employment and new living conditions. She knew that she needed her education in order to find good employment, but did not know where to turn. Linda attended...
Faces of Job Corps:Shanretta M.
Carpentry students participated in the Northeast Florida Builders Association Trade Show. The Annual Nail Driving Contest proved to be one of the highlights of the show. Student Shanretta came in 1st place in the female competition. The trophy is displayed at the...
Twins graduate from Northlands Job Corps Academy
Twins Nicholas and Zachary Lapan-Farina graduate from Northlands Job Corps Academy today. Nicholas and Zachary came to Northlands from Newport, VT on August 18, 2008 to study Facilities Maintenance. After completing their Career Technical Training they transferred to...
Faces of Job Corps: Reyes C.
Reyes C a 1985 business/technical graduate of Keystone informed the center he was recently promoted to the position of assistant superintendent for NJ Transit. He stated "I owe my success to Job Corps...it gave me the building blocks to succeed. Much of what I...
Overcoming Challenges
Holly A. was just thirteen when she left home, because of circumstances beyond her control. She went to live with her father, whom she didn’t know, and helped him through the last stages of terminal cancer. On her own again, she worked diligently for over a year to...
Sweet Success
Written by Suzie Sage Monday, 09 August 2010 19:52 To the average person, success is accomplishing a goal, or achieving a dream. Some people can succeed on their own, but others need mentors to inspire them to have the confidence to achieve their goals. That is...
Job Corps Training Benefits Students and Community
Job Corps training benefits students, community Written by Suzie Sage Friday, 02 July 2010 23:26 When you consider the activities of the U.S. Forest Service as it cultivates and manages our national resources, you probably think of its expertise in fighting fires,...
Faces of Job Corps- Alvaro
Former four time gold card student Alvaro completed the Culinary Arts program at Excelsior Springs Job Corp. Before completing Job Corp Alvaro found out that he was accepted to attend the Oregon Culinary Institute this October for the start of the fall semester to...
Shriver Job Corps – New CTS Tool
It started out as an idea. What more could CTS do to stay in touch with the students> The answer was simple – Facebook. Andres Rodriguez, one of Shriver’s CTS workers, took on the challenge. A Facebook account was created. Facebook denied the account. So now...
A Face of the Phoenix Job Corps
Sar entered the Phoenix Job Corps Program 08/02/09. Sar was born in Myamar (formally known as Burma) and because of the conflicts in Myamar she was forced to relocate to a Thailand refugee camp at age 8 to stay with extended family members. This was particularly...
Faces of Job Corps – Whitney
A Face of Job Corps: Whitney, 20 years old, California Prior to coming to San Jose Job Corps in September 2009, Whitney found herself having to leave her mother’s home and fend for herself…..She was working three jobs while pursuing her GED. Getting no-where fast...
Faces of Job Corps: Shayla B.
A Face of Job Corps At the age of 16, Shayla has made some important decisions about her life. In the previous two years of her high school career, she had been ignoring her potential for an education. It was not until her father was diagnosed with Pancreatitis...
Montgomery Job Corps Graduates Celebrate a New Beginning
The Montgomery Job Corps Center was filled with balloons, cheers, and smiles July 30th, 2010, as family and friends showed their support for nearly 149 graduates. Certified Nursing Assistant Ms. Lawanna Logan was all smiles as she walked across the stage to receive...
The Bamberg Job Corps Center Welcomes Our New Center Director
The Bamberg Job Corps Center is moving in and under a new direction. The Bamberg Job Corps Staff and Students are ecstatic to have on center the new Center Director, Eric L. M. Jones. Mr. Jones comes to us highly recommended from Miami, Florida. He is originally...
Faces of Job Corps: Carolton A.
Carlton A. was a graduate of the Netsy/Cisco shop. When he was assigned to Nicole Wehler, Career Advisor, he was working as a PC Technician at Staples in Waterworks for less than $8.00 an hour. She tried to impress upon him how bright, ambitious, and professional he...
Faces of Job Corps: Jose D.
Jose a 2005 graduate of Keystone Job Corps notified the center that he completed the plumbers apprenticeship program through Washington D.C. Plumber's Local #5; receiving his journeyman license.
Student Leaders Proudly Represent Clearfield
The Clearfield Job Corps Student Leadership Council, along with student leadership coordinator, Sylvia Rodriguez, and counselors Brad Weaver and Nicole Dixon, helped design and create an impressive float for the local parade. This float was built with the help of...