Five students from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center graduated from the Management and Training Corporation Student Advance Leadership Training Program.  The students were engaged in 10 sessions of hands on interactive training and development over a period of 3 months.

“You are superstars among stars and I’m proud of the accomplishments you’ve made here at the Jacksonville Job Corps,” said the Center CEO Kenderson Hill.

 Student leaders selected to the Circle are: Eddie Griffin who currently serves as the SGA President.  Eddie is working toward his certification in HVAC and plans to attend Job Corps Advance Training Program when he completes his requirements;  Alethia James is a 21 year old Pharmacy Tech student and is the current president of Ladies of Excellence at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center.  Alethia has volunteered for many community services projects including Magnet Mania where she inspired other with her Job Corps story; Patrice Murray, a 24 year old Office Administration student who is currently preparing for certification in her trade.  She has 15 OPAC Certifications, served as Treasurer with the Student Government Association, Member of Ladies of Excellence, Peer to Peer and a consistent community volunteer; Tatyana Gee is the President Elect of the Ladies of Excellence. Her current trade is Pharmacy Tech.  Tatyana is a devoted community volunteer who is admired by her peers and leads by example; and Zhontrel Hannans who is currently working for completion in her Office Administration trade.  Zhontrel is also a  Student Ambassador who is admired and respected by her peers.

   As members of the inaugural Leader’s Circle, they will assist and guide their peers as they “walk the walk” and “talk the talk” of leading by example.

Jacksonville Free Press