JOB CORPS NEWS

Congratulations to recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Chelsea Berrong. Berrong graduated from the Pharmacy Tech program and while abt Job Corps she earned her high school diploma and her learner's permit in addition to the following certifications:...

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Student Records Manager, Kevin Crittenden was awarded the Shelbyville Area NAACP’s Rev. Robert R. Marshall, Sr. Community and Civic Engagement Award! This award goes to recognize an individual who is actively involved in...

On October 12TH GJCC Evening & Weekend Studies Coordinator, Recreational Staff & Seven Students helped The Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma to contribute packaging and to provide over 13,989 lbs of food to Backpack Buddies and Senior meals on wheels.

GJCC BCL, CTT Manager, WBL Coordinator & Specialist attended the Guthrie Chamber State of the County Luncheon at Meridian Tech and met with Logan County Sheriff, County Clerk, Treasure, and County Commissioner Piercy & Meadows. Also in attendance Guthrie...

On October 10TH to 12TH GJCC Security Trade assisted the Oklahoma International Blue Grass Festival with Parking. They did an amazing job supporting the City Of Guthrie and all the guest that attended the Three Day Festival.

NAACP came to Old Dominion Job Corps Campus to help our students register to vote in the upcoming elections. The registration team helped get the information needed for our students who live out of the area, and they were very informative about how everything works...

    On October 10TH GJCC Programs Director attended the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Conference in Tulsa. He visited with several Manufacturing Business CEO’s that were at the Conference.

On October 10TH GJCC hosted their CRC Luncheon with Various Guest in attendance as OK Army National Guard Recruiters, City Of Guthrie, Guthrie Police Chief, CFO & Assistant Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools, Guthrie Chamber CEO, United Way Of Logan County,...

On October 9TH GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Coffee at the Oklahoma Chamber Office sponsored by Three Brand Ambassador and visited with the owner , Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Field Rep and the Chamber CEO along with other Business & Community Leaders. 

Shelbyville Area NAACP conducted a voter registration event at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center during lunch at the cafeteria this week. During the event 15 students registered to vote!

Congratulations to recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Akiera Stewart! Stewart completed the pharmacy technician program and while at Job corps she obtained her high school diploma and the following certifications: HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogen, First...

On Monday October 7TH GJCC BCL attended Rotary. The BLUTIC Stringband one of many bands playing at The Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival was the Speaker .Also in attendance was the Guthrie HS Principal with HS Student Of The Week, Dr Michelle Chapple the...

Community organizations came together under Central Virginia Addiction and Recovery Resources, CVARR, in 2018. The story of substance use in Central Virginia and across the state, however, spans many decades. , Virginia’s Health Commissioner declared the opioid crisis...

On October 4th GJCC Three Outreach & Admission Counselors passed out fliers to guest at the special event in Scissortail Park.

On October 4th GJCC Evening Weekend Studies Coordinator and Recreation Staff took some Students to the Langston University High School Day College Open House.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, is one of the largest shipyards in the world, specializing in repairing, overhauling, and modernizing ships and submarines. It’s one of the oldest, largest, and most multifaceted industrial facilities belonging to the...

The Y2Y committee has worked on their Painting with a Twist activity for weeks.  Students were invited to sign up and attend this relaxing mental health activity.  Mrs.  J. Granger, TEAP Specialist also worked with the students to make this project a reality.  Tables...

On October 3rd GJCC Center Director Spoke at the Oklahoma Works Partners Conference 2024 and Outreach & Admission Manager had a booth at the event.

On October 3rd Two Staff from the Logan County Election Board Alisha Ferrell and Shelly Trower assisted Guthrie Job Corps Students during their lunch hour to Register To Vote and provide education on their right to vote.

On September 28th GJCC Evening Weekend Studies Coordinator and Recreation Staff took some Students to the Langston University Football Game.