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Riverview Gardens High School comes to visit.

We had quite the large group on our tour last Friday! Riverview Gardens High School came, and they brought a bus! The students joined in with the 10 or so other folks on the tour as we were led through campus by students Christian and Emmanuel. They made stops in the...

Bricklaying Students helping in the community

St. Louis Job Corps has recently partnered with the Metro Trans Umbrella Group to help make sure all students have the same opportunity. When they let us know that they have a walkway that could use a little attention our Bricklaying Instructor, Mr. Otis Peebles,...

Pinellas County Students Compete for Top Spots

Leadership skills are key in most careers and we help hone those skills at Pinellas County Job Corps. Today is election day for a new Student Government Association Officers and a special assembly was held to hear each candidate give a speech. All spoke from the heart...

GJCC Celebrates Our Students

On yesterday, we celebrated the hard work and dedication of our students at the Gadsden Job Corps Center. This occasion was bitter sweet, as this is the last Student of the Month Awards for the year. Big things are underway for 2024, so be on the look out to see what...

What We’re Thankful For

On November 15, 2023, the Gadsden Job Corps Center student and staff celebrated our Annual Thanksgiving Meal. On this day we remember and give thanks to our family and friends, who stand firmly beside us, as we express what we are grateful for. This amazing time was...

Gadsden’s State of the City Address

On November 7, 2023, The Gadsden Job Corps BCL, Ceandra Ramirez had the honor of attending the very first mayor's state of the City Address, which was an open forum and look into the comprehensive plans to grow the city as it relates to infrastructure, education, land...

Look Who’s Coming to Dinner

On November 8, 2023, Platinum and Gold Card Leadership students form the Gadsden Job Corps Center, has the opportunity to enjoy a night out at Western Sizzlin, to celebrate their accomplishments and hard work! This dinner outing, was to honor those students who...

GJCC Teams Up With TJCC for Signia Job Fair

On November9, 2023, students and staff from the Gadsden Job Corps Center teamed up with the Turner Job Corps Center to attend a massive Career Fair and Skills Training for the Signia Hotel by Hilton, which is slated to open on January 4, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia....

GJCC Pays Tribute to Our Veterans

On Wednesday, November 8, students and staff from the Gadsden Job Corps Center, marched in the Downtown Gadsden Veteran's Day Parade, to pay tribute and honor to all of the brave men and women, who have fought for our country. We love and appreciate your selfless...

GJCC Self Defense Is Key

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, a select group of female staff nd students form the Gadsden Job Corps Center, had the opportunity to participate in Gadsden State Community College's first Annual Women's Self Defense Training Course at beck Conference Hall. This...

GJCC Swap It Out Day

Recently, students and staff celebrated on of the funniest Y2Y Spirit Week activities to date, at the Gadsden Job Corps Center. Students and staff reversed the roles, as students dressed as the staff and vice versa. This event was a way of building rapport, boosting...

70’s Roll Bounce at Gadsden Job Corps

Recently students and staff from the Gadsden Job Corps, kicked off our Y2Y Spirit Week, with a 70's throwback skate party, at the Anniston Skate Center. As the DJ spun all the great hits from the 70's, 80's disco era, students and staff laughed, danced and sang along...

Y2Y Peace Parade and Spirit Week

Recently students and staff from the Gadsden Job Corps Center Infrastructure Academy, celebrated our Annual Youth 2 Youth Day with a Increase the Peace Parade. This parade was to help spread awareness in the community about mental health, violence, drugs and alcohol...