JOB CORPS 2018 graduate of Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy Kaleb Rylee received his honorable discharge from the US Navy on January 27, 2023. But this young man is no quitter, he decided to re-enlist for another six years! Congratulations Kaleb, we always knew you were...
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Earle C. Clements Job Corps Graduate Receives High Accolades from Henderson Community College President on His Facebook Page
On January 20, 2023, the President of Henderson Community College did a bit of bragging on Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy graduate Khalil Taliaferro. He said he was really proud of Khalil, who recently graduated from Henderson Community College and is continuing...
Residential Counselor Bridgette Thomas highlights students success…
"This young man will go down in Job Corps History as one of the hardest working, most reliable, respectful students we have ever had... Extremely CONSISTENT! Dorm Leader in the Honors Dorm, Junior Rec Staff, and he would intentionally pick up whatever tasks he could...
Margo Hudson, CJCC alumna, our local heroe…
Margo Hudson, CJCC alumna, our local Seeds of Literacy heroe. The image on 4 Cleveland City RTA busses will be "kicking off" our 2023 "IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES" campaign on Center. Stay tuned. In the meantime, take a listen to below podcast interview of one of our...
Ring that bell: Scarlett Emerson, Whitney M. Young valedictorian, begins next chapter
When Scarlett Emerson claims that she started her career at Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center as a troubled kid, it’s hard to believe. During her tenure at Whitney, recent graduate Emerson (CNA, Pharmacy Tech) managed to complete two trades, served as president of the...
Cleveland Job Corps finds “missing Link”
Cleveland Job Corps Center (CJCC) finds "missing Link" while seeking employer and or community partnerships in our community. "Post Graduate Transitional Housing" with "wrap around" resource services was identified as the "missing link" at CJCC. Surrounded by a...
Cleveland Alumni is interviewed by WKYC TV
https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/helping-people-who-are-struggling-with-reading/95-a0b3dce7-29eb-4e7a-a9de-2ba579d50090
Jared Long named Whitney M. Young Alumni of the Quarter for the end of 2022
Jared Long already had experience in the workplace and already had been exposed to welding. But Job Corps gave him the knowledge to truly excel. Long, who is Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Alumni of the Quarter for the end of 2022, had a stepgrandfather who...
Ring that bell: Daimyon Cantrell graduates Whitney with a sharpened set of skills
When Daimyon Cantrell came to Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center, the Facilities Maintenance graduate already had worked in the field. But now, he’s on a whole new level. Thanks to his education at Whitney, Cantrell will return to his job at Dixie Plumbing, where he...
Alumni interviewed local TV….
https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/helping-people-who-are-struggling-with-reading/95-a0b3dce7-29eb-4e7a-a9de-2ba579d50090 Alumni was interviewed and highlighted her beginnings at Cleveland Job Corps Center as her...
Sidni West Congratulation on receiving your High School Diploma
Kittrell JCC Student Success Story
It is at this time, we celebrate the accomplishments and success of our student. Eduardo Garcia, Facility Maintenance student met all requirements to become a Kittrell JCC graduate on November 23, 2023. While enrolled, he obtained his High School Diploma through Penn...
Ring that Bell: Whitney graduate Cantrell goes back to where he came from, wiser and more experienced
When Daimyon Cantrell came to Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center, the Facilities Maintenance graduate already had worked in the field. But now, he’s on a whole new level. Thanks to his education at Whitney, Cantrell will return to his job at Dixie Plumbing, where he...
Ramey Job Corps Success Story: Kevin Ramos
Kevin Ramos Ramey Job Corps | Advanced Solar PV | 2022 Kevin entered Job Corps at the age of 21 where he attended the Advanced Solar Panel Workshop. He learned about the program through his friends. In just one year he finished his workshop and thanks to the Ramey Job...
Ring that bell: Rashawn Watkins dances into the future
As Rashawn Watkins (Culinary) was getting ready to celebrate his graduation, he was dancing and singing along to some music he was listening to. Now, having graduated, Watkins is going to dance right into a bright future. He’s going on to serve as a cook at a local...
Ring that bell – KeKe Shelton was a constant positive presence at Whitney M. Young
When KeKe Shelton rang the bell to signify her graduation, she did it with such enthusiasm that it fell off its stand. After replacing it with no harm done, she shouted “I did it!” at the top of her lungs. To the people who know the CNA student, none of this is...
Ring that bell: Jacob Downing’s going to be working on the railroad
Jacob Downing is excited to get to the next stage of his education – but he also hoped to leave his mark. It’s safe to say that the recent welding graduate has succeeded – as he departs for Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center for advanced training in their Railroad...
Pittsburgh Job Corps Alumni of the Month
Mr. Kevin Gregory attended Pittsburgh Job Corps from October 13, 2010- June 6, 2011, with HVAC as his trade. He met his wife, Shade', here and their anniversary happens to be the same date as his admissions. They are happily married with 4 children and currently...
Together Everyone Accomplishes More – Collaboratively
On Sunday, September 25th, 2022, our Community "Never Give Up Never Quit Team", from Americas Cheerful Charities, operating from Willoughby, Ohio, in collaboration with our "Cleveland Job Corps" Team, went on a mission crusade, together, visiting "The Perfecting...
Two Besties with a plan!
Meet Jackelin and Natalie, they have been friends for 5 years. Both young ladies wanted a positive change in their life so on 1/11/2022 they both enrolled in Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps! Jackelin’s trade of choice was Certified Nurses Assistant while Natalie chose...