JOB CORPS Whitney Young Job Corps health career training student, Jaewon Smoot, completes two technical trades Clinical Medical Assistant and Certified Nurse Assistant. Mr. Smoot has also earn his Patient Care Technician (PCT) which the health industry is seeking to work in...
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Charleston Job Corps’ Robert Greene Meets Senator Manchin
Charleston was among the more than 250 vendors available to Job seekers looking for employment opportunities. While manning the Job Corps booth, Robert Greene, Human Resources manager was honored to meet WV Senator Manchin and further discuss the benefits of the Job...
North Texas Job Corps Business and Community Liaison Visits US Representatives
On March 27, North Texas Job Corps Business and Community Liaison Laura Bruton headed to Capitol Hill to visit with US representatives and their staff. The purpose of the visit was to share with elected officials the positive impact that North Texas Job Corps has on...
Potomac Job Corps Policy Forum Visit with Congressman Anthony Brown Office
By: Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center leadership team members visited Congressman Anthony Brown's office. Anthony Brown was elected to his first term representing Maryland's 4th Congressional District encompassing parts of Anne Arundel and Prince George's...
Charleston Job Corps Students provide community service with Charleston Women’s Club
The Women’s Club of Charleston held its monthly General Membership Luncheon on April 3, 2019 at the clubhouse with over 50 women attending. This month the Arts & Education Committee was in charge of the meeting. Member Tia Welch, committee chair requested two...
Carl D. Perkins Students Join Community Volunteers to Clean Lake, Shoreline
Students join other volunteers to clean lake, shoreline Carl D. Perkins Job Corps student volunteers have had a busy start to the spring season, working to ensure the Jenny Wiley State Park is ready for visitors. Students, under the supervision of CORE Instructor...
Charleston Job Corps Center attends NJCA Basketball Tournament
On March 21-24th The Turner Job Corps Center held the NJCAA Basketball Tournament! A total of six centers were able to be a part of this event: Potomac(A & B Team) Charleston Earl C. Clements Gadsden Job Corps Center Turner Job Corps Center The Women’s National...
CJCC Students Celebrate Diversity!
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 LEP hosted a Women’s Conference for our March Diversity event. All female students, and students who identify as female, were invited to attend. Participants were asked to meet at the Cafeteria, where Food Services prepared a wonderful lunch...
Charleston Job Corps Graduate of the Quarter
CNA grad Nayim Wells now works at Eastbrook Nursing Facility Nayim Wells, who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at CJCC, is the center's Graduate of the Quarter. Wells earned certifications as a Home Health Aide and CNA, and earned additional...
JJC Celebrates Women’s History Month
On March 29 the Jacksonville Job Corps Center celebrated their 5th annual Women's History Month Luncheon. The event took place on March 29, 2019 at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center. This year's theme was "Empowering Women Through Visionary Leadership". A...
National Job Corps Association Policy Day Forum 2019
By Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps Center participated in the National Job Corps Association Policy Day Forum on Capitol. The Policy Day Forum was informative and professional. The day started with Lisa Sherman, Chief of Staff Representative Susan Davis (D-CA),...
Blue Ridge Job Corps Student Success – Sarah Proffitt
Sarah Proffitt Age: 22 Hometown: Norfolk, VA Region: Philadelphia Center: Blue Ridge Dates enrolled: 5/8/2018- 1/9/2019 Training: Clinical Medical Assistant, CPR/First Aid Sarah Proffitt came to Blue Ridge Job Corps from her home town of Norfolk, VA. She had graduated...
Potomac Job Corps Center and MYPACE!
Potomac Job corps Center leadership team had the opportunity to attend the MYPACE training. MYPACE is a system used for Career Preparation Period (CPP) that has been redesigned to transform how job corps delivers career planning for men and women on center. In the...
WWE Invades Phoenix
WWE invaded downtown Phoenix where superstars engaged in battle! A special thanks to the Phoenix Convention Center for providing tickets to Phoenix Job Corps students for the popular wrestling event! “It was my first time going to a WWE event and it was awesome...
Charleston Job Corps Alumni Graduate of the Quarter
Charleston Job Corps Alumni Graduate of the Quarter Nayim Wells, who served as a Vice President of Dorm Leadership completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program this month and is the Graduate of the Quarter. Nayim received certifications in Home Health Aide, CNA,...
Charleston Job Corps Celebrates National Pancake Day
Charleston Job Corps Celebrates National Pancake Day Charleston Job Corps Student Government Association assist the centers BCL, Nancy Shepherd, in preparing pancakes for the student body in observance of National Pancake Day. Students were able to enjoy pancakes...
Charleston Job Corps Student Graduates
On Friday, March 8, four Charleston Job Corps graduates officially completed their training and are now equipped to embark on their journey with the necessary skills and experience to pursue the life of their dreams. All four students have completed training and have...
Potomac Job Corps Center
By Barrington Tolliver Potomac Job Corps students in Transportation Communication Union were involved in a treat. Damien Stevens was a former Transportation Communication Union student. The former alumni spoke to Transportation. He spoke to students about...
Clearfield Job Corps Students Volunteer at the Utah Food Bank
Giving back to the Community is top of mind for the CJCC Students. On February 28th 20 students and staff went down to the Utah food bank to assist them and provide some community service. In the hour and a half that we they there we emptied at least nine huge boxes....
Blue Ridge Student Success – Cheyenne Grogan
Cheyenne Grogan Age: 23 Hometown: Hampton, VA Region: Philadelphia Center: Blue Ridge Dates enrolled: 2/9/2016- 9/26/2018 Training: CNA, CMA Cheyenne Grogan grew up in Hampton, VA and graduated in 2014 from New Kent High School. While she had earned her high school...