JOB CORPS A recommendation from a cousin who is a fellow Job Corps Alumni led Kyle to consider going into Job Corps himself. After a successful 7 1/2 year business run, The Window Washer Wizard, was wanting more and discovering that someone could go to Job Corps and receive a...
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GJCC BCL Community Engagement at Chamber Ribbon Cutting on July 19th
On Friday July 19th GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Integris Health Medical Group. He met Liz Partridge and Tanya Ferguson with Integris Health and Dr. David Hopkins with PA Ben Galenzoski. They want to look at Job Corps Health Care program and...
Theme park fun.
Old Dominion Job Corps students had an incentive fun day at Kings Dominion. Students who had done well in education and trade had a fantastic day at the theme park.
New students receive ‘OD’ swag
Old Dominion Job Corps is a trade school where students start their career paths every week. New students receive 'OD' swag and trade clothes as part of starting their new career paths. My Careers Begin Here at OD.
GJCC BCL & Center Director attended Chamber Event and met with Congresswoman Bice Field Rep on July 17th
On July 17th GJCC BCL & Center Director attended the Guthrie Chamber Coffee at InterBank with Logan County United Way. They visited with Tyler Calvert the Banks VP and Debbie Kirk the United Way Director, Mayor Gentling and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Field Reb...
GJCC Visit With The US Forest Service on July 16TH
On July 16th Four US Forest Service Staff from the Fire Program Justin Abbey, Chris Owens, Victor Pelayo and Marlene Bullard visited with three staff and the Center Director along with seven Culinary Arts Students talking about Job Corps partnering with them to...
Resource Access Network for Employers (RANE) event
Old Dominion Job Corps Mental health staff and Student Disability staff attended a spring Resource Access Network for Employers (RANE) event to learn more ways to serve "OD" students.
Student from Flint Genesee Job Corps shares thoughts of 10 Year Anniversary Water Crisis
Student and staff attending the City Water Lab were highlighted in the Courier Newspaper, in recognition of the 10th year anniversary of the the city of Flint water crisis. Student from Flint Genesee Job Corps was emphasized after sharing his thoughts and experience...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Students Enjoy Prom, Highlighted on ABC News
Students from Flint Genesee Job Corps enjoyed and appreciated a wonderful prom - a most memorable event shared with staff members, which was highlighted on ABC News. The delightful event was hosted by our Student Government Association (SGA)...
Iyanna, What did you do before Job Corps?
Iyanna, What did you do before Job Corps? Iyanna was homeschooling and doing hair at home. Her conditions weren’t ideal, and she felt she needed to get away from home. Iyanna found out about Job Corps through a lady she met at church. She thought it would be good for...
GJCC BCL Attended Guthrie Chamber Ribbon Cutting For Bunker 58 E Sports on July 10th
On July 10th GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Bunker 58 E Sports at the American Legion. He met with Commander Kim Vincent of the Legion and George Shafer the Director of Bunker 58. Both leaders signed a Statement of Support which is a...
Old Dominion Job Corps Diversity Committee celebrated, National JELLO Day
Today’s temperature at “OD” is 80 outside but nice and cool inside with JELLO sticks. The Old Dominion Job Corps Diversity Committee celebrated National JELLO Day, not just JELLO, …….. JELLO sticks! We cordially invite you to join us at the “OD” cafeteria on Friday,...
GJCC is visted with US Coast Guard Recruiters on July 11th
On July 11th two US Coast Guard Recruiters Chief Kappler and Petty Officer Ramirez manned a table during both Student Lunches. They interacted with multiple students and enjoyed their visit on Center.
GJCC BCL Community Engagement at Chamber Coffee on July 10th
On July 10th GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Coffee at The Central Work Station and visited with the owners Joshua & Tiffany Wade along with OK House Representative Collin Duel and Mayor Gentling as well as other Business & Community Leaders.
Successful Community Relations Council Meeting for Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center
Yesterday, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center held its Community Relations Council Meeting. This meeting was a great success where community members inquired more as to the Job Corps program, life at Job Corps, and potential partnerships. Attendees came from many...
Recent Graduates at Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center
Congratulations to recent graduates from the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Culinary Program, Jade Wyatt and Allison Feiler! Wyatt and Feiler are employed at Everlan by Dominion and Masonic Homes, where they completed their Work-Based Learning. Whitney M. Young...
Little Libraries Build by Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Carpentry Students
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Carpentry students are building Little Libraries for nonprofit organization Louisville Metro United Way! The center is always looking for opportunities to partner with local organizations and the students are eager to apply their...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Cement Students Build Foundation
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center cement students are working with their instructor Darryl Gaines to build the foundation for a new addition to the center’s Building Construction Technology building.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Students Celebrate CPR/AED Awareness Week
In honor of CPR/AED Awareness Week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Healthcare Foundations Instructor Shad Hollis provided Healthcare and Culinary students CPR training. Congratulations to these students for earning their CPR/BLS/First Aid Certifications!
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Pharmacy Tech Students Go on a Field Trip
Last week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Pharmacy Tech Instructor Kelly Litsey took her students to the lab for lessons on human drug compounding.