JOB CORPS Missouri Army National Guard Recruiter SFC Jasmine Andrews (left) and SPC Hughes-Troupe (far right) explain the benefits of joining the Guard to St. Louis Job Corps Center students during Employer Day. The St. Louis Job Corps Center recently hosted a highly successful...
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St. Louis Job Corps Center’s Employer Day Draws Over 25 Local Businesses, Strengthening Community and Workforce Ties
The St. Louis Job Corps Center recently hosted a highly successful Employer Day, welcoming more than 25 local employers and community leaders to its campus. The event, held at the Center on Stratford Avenue, showcased the Center’s commitment to empowering young adults...
U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell delivers welcome address to Employer Day at St. Louis Job Corps Center
Fresh off his landslide reelection victory in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell (D-1st district) delivered a powerful video welcome address to participants of the inaugural Employer Day at the St. Louis Job Corps Center, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 18, 2026....
Arecibo Job Corps 5K Run
On July 25, 2026, Arecibo Job Corps hosted a 5K Run around our campus, attracting approximately 350 participants. The event was a great success and provided an excellent opportunity for community members to visit our center, learn about our facilities, and gain a...
St. Louis Job Corps Center hosts Open House
On Friday, July 31, throughout the day, the St. Louis Job Corps Center welcomed approximately 50 attendees for an engaging Open House event. Job Corps staff delivered informative presentations outlining the program’s...
St. Louis Job Corps Center partners with IKEA for students’ success
The St. Louis Job Corps Career Center has partnered with IKEA St. Louis to provide students with valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and real career opportunities. Above: Elena Sapp, People & Culture Manager II at IKEA St. Louis, (center) recently welcomed...
St. Louis Job Corps Center Announces New Partnerships with Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater North County Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis, MO – Aug. 3, 2026 — The St. Louis Job Corps Career Center (SLJCC) is proud to announce new community partnerships with the Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. These collaborations will further...
St. Louis Job Corps Center’s Community Engagement Shines at Groundbreaking Event
St. Louis Job Corps Center staff, including Senior Admissions Counselor Duana McNeal and Admissions Counselor Angel Bethel, actively connected with attendees during the Clinton Peabody Phase 1 Groundbreaking. The event celebrated the dedication of 89 new construction...
St. Louis Mayor and Job Corps Community Engagement Coordinator reinforce their commitment to progress in the city
Eric Clark, Community Engagement Coordinator for the St. Louis Job Corps Career Center, played a pivotal role at the Clinton Peabody Phase 1 Groundbreaking celebration on July 17, engaging directly with the Honorable St. Louis City Mayor Cara Spencer. Their dynamic...
From Haiti to Hope: How St. Louis Job Corps Center Alumnus Donaldson Pierre Became a Beacon for Young Leaders
By Eric L. Clark When Donaldson Pierre stepped off the plane in Florida at age 16, he carried little more than determination and a dream. Today, he stands as a symbol of resilience and achievement—recently recognized as an Outstanding Young Leader by Harris-Stowe...
Local Black Chamber joins forces with St. Louis Job Corps Center, Congressman Bell to foster economic growth
Marvin Steele, CEO and founder of the Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce (center), joined U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell – (D-1st district), (left) and Eric Clark, community engagement coordinator for the St. Louis Job Corps Career Center, at the Clinton Peabody...
Penobscot Welders Give a Completing Student a Special Send Off
Our Welding Students surprised one of their classmates at our Communications Meeting on June 22. Our student, Nathan, has been accepted into the Advanced Manufacturing program at Grafton Job Corps. The Welding students flipped their welding helmets up and gave him...
Penobscot Students visit Classic Car Cruise-Ins
Advanced Marine Pipefitting instructor, Howard Jack, has been taking students on Thursday afternoons this summer to Dysart’s on Broadway in Bangor to their weekly “Cruise-Ins”. Students have really enjoyed checking out the classic cars, especially the muscle cars from...
Penobscot Celebrates Juneteeth with a BBQ and Fun
PJCC celebrated Juneteeth on a beautiful summer day. Advanced Baking students, led by Chef Ric Duplisea, cooked up a big BBQ with sausages, two different grilled chicken options, ox tail and even tofu. After the delicious BBQ, students and staff participated in...
Penobscot Students take Bath Iron Works Training at SMCC, and land Careers
Two PJCC students recently completed the three-week Manufacturing Technician Short-Term Training program at SMCC at their Midcoast Campus in Brunswick. This program is a partnership with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement...
Penobscot Students Working at Camp Jordan
Four of our students are spending the summer working at YMCA’s Camp Jordan. Three Culinary students are working at King Dining Hall and one student who recently completed our UBC Carpentry program is working in their maintenance department for the summer. The Bangor...
Penobscot Job Corps Workforce Council Grows
On June 10, Penobscot Job Corps welcomed members of our Workforce Council to our center. With growing attendance from Workforce, Education and Armed Forces partners, our Council meeting was held in the gym to accommodate everyone. 13 different employers attended this...
Cassadaga Clap Outs
Cassadaga has created a new tradition this past year. Celebrating success takes center stage each time one of our trainees completes our program. Kioni pictured here is beaming as staff and trainees gathered in the hallway to clap her out on her final walk through...
Top of the Ladder Alumni Visits Cassadaga
Cassadaga had a very special guest on center the week of Juneteenth. Phoenix Capers HBI Plumbing Graduate 2001 made a return trip to share his story with the trainees in the same seats where his career got its start. Phoenix has had a long successful journey post...
Goodskills for Cassadaga’s Trainees
Cassadaga Job Corps Center has partnered with Goodwill of Western NY for their Workforce Readiness Program Goodskills Career Builder. Our 3rd Graduate of the Program Apelito pictured below said he got a lot out of the experience. He fine-tuned his employability...