Charleston Job Corps’ business community liaison, Nancy Shepherd, held the center’s first virtual Black History Celebration on February 26.

All Students, Staff and the Administration were invited to learn the value of black history and why it is so relevant today.  The program was highlighted by our gust speaker Maureen Dillard, from the WV Department of Education..  Dillard spoke about the importance of education and how education changed the dynamics for Black Americans during a time when their educational opportunities were oppressed.  She also spoke of the importance of knowing who you are, where you are from, and no your history.  Also, among the speakers,  Mrs. Frances DuBois, Career Counselor, gave the occasion presentation. which was followed by a poem by Career Services Director, Mrs. Jamela Brown.

Please see the attached presentation.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bhxvkmqj3dbs2hq/Black History Month Celebration-20210226 1907-1.mp4?dl=0