Julia Gibson started Job corps as a Career Transition Instructor in September 2016 where she quickly began to understand the needs of the Job Corps Trainees and jumped enthusiastically into her roll of helping each and every person successfully transition into the workforce.  Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Public Relations from Johnson and Wales; and a Masters in Management from George Mason University. 

 Ms. Gibson demonstrated a warm caring professionalism when working with our young adults, coworkers and the public in general.  This approached led to her being promoted to the Business Community Liaison Position where she serves the EJC students organizing events and creating effective partnerships throughout New Jersey and the adjacent states.   Julia is in essence the Public Relations Manager and facilitator of video’s for the Job Corps trainees highlighting student success story.

 Throughout her tenure Ms. Gibson is a roll model for professionalism setting a high standard for trainees and staff alike.  Her tireless positive energy is contagious and helps all around feel appreciated as we seek to help our trainees reach their individual potential. 

 A sampling of her support at the Edison Job Corps is listed below:-

• Habitat for Humanity carpentry and Brick Trade Build Homes for a Family in need in Plainfield New Jersey
• Children’s Hospital Art Therapy Project 2018- EJC students designed art work for sick patients
• Blood Drive  2016-2017
• New York City Relief: Feed the Homeless Trip
• Elijah Promise Feed the Homeless projects
• Organized Open House for interested teens
• Organized  Community Networking Luncheons
• Developed partnerships with Local One Stops
• Organized events with NAACP
• Strengthened partnerships with Congressman Pallone’s office
• Facilitated Annual Job Shadow Day where 20 youth worked with multiple organizations in the local Middlesex area from the hospitality,  office administration, constructions and medical fields
• Maintained relationships with Transfiguration of the lord church
• Built Partnerships with local political figures in support of the center

 Clubs

• Manger of the Stem/ Civic Program for Job Corps Youth
• Manager/ Advisor for Youth 2 Youth Program
• Manager for Community Service Committee
• Morris Arts Trustee

 Awards

• Gold Star Award with NJCA Star Program 2018
• Lions Club Award for Youth Empowerment and Activism
• Awarded Who’s Who Young Professional Award 2017
• Recognition Award  2017