JOB CORPS NEWS

Carpentry Graduate of Flint Genesee Job Corps  was highlighted in The GST Michigan Works "Talent Talk" newsletter.   After completing the Carpentry Skilled trades pre-apprentice program at Job Corps,  Victoria began her transition into 1st year Carpenter Apprentice...

Graduate Takeviohn enrolled at Flint Genesee Job Corps after receiving his High School Diploma, determined to gain the skills he needed to build a better life.  After completing the Advanced Welding trade he decided he wanted more and to be able to help others.  So he...

Flint Genesee Job Corps

Old Dominion Job Corps has two more graduates for 2025: Jeffrey Morton and Julio Martinez. Both students have completed their high school diplomas.  

Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Kristen Henson for obtaining her learner’s permit!

Last week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Workforce Council members came together for the Fall 2024 meeting to collaborate with our dedicated CTT instructors. The focus? Finding innovative ways to better support the Job Corps program and building stronger...

Old Dominion Job Corps Security trade hosted an internship meeting with Amherst County Sheriff Jimmy Aryers. Sheriff Ayers discussed everything it takes to become a Deputy and to enter law enforcement.

Jordan and Jayden are sisters who came into the program at Old Dominion, one in October 2022 and the younger sister in March 2023. The sisters were recruited from the Norfolk area, where they resided with their father. They enrolled in the program with their high...

Last week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center held their annual Thanksgiving Feast! Students were treated to a delicious feast consisting of all the holiday staples! Thank you to the staff for making this possible! Each Thanksgiving, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job...

Old Dominion Job Corps staff partners with Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Wyaneka Brown, Ross Service Coordinator; James M. Davis, Business Community Liaison; and Jason Lutes, Outreach Manager, will be present at an upcoming event at the Ross location...

This week, students at the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with events in partnership with the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (#CMRCC) in Louisville! Tuesday, November 19: Students welcomed Aaron Gohl,...

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center bricklaying students were fortunate enough to have a Work Based Learning opportunity provided by the Lincoln Foundation. The students were able to work on the Larry M. McDonald Center of Excellence and provide some restoration to...

The Whitney M Young Jr Job Corps center made sure to recognize and celebrate its military veterans by hosting a Veterans Day lunch complete with a special cake. We appreciate your service!  

Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Luis Godinez for obtaining his GED!

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center students took a trip to the Big 4 Bridge!

How do students relax during lunch at Old Dominion Job Corps? 1. Eat some lunch. 2. Take a short walk around campus 3. Play or listen to some fantastic guitar music from their peers.

Old Dominion students and staff decorated eight locations on campus. What an amazing evening of scary fun at “OD.” Thanks to the following areas and departments: Cafeteria Entrance, Residential Hallway, HR Hallway, Counseling Hallway, First Floor Hallway, Education...

Happy National Medical Assistant Recognition Day! Medical Assistant students at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center are excited to celebrate the important role medical assistants play in the medical field. Current medical assistant student, Jasmine Standard’s...