JOB CORPS NEWS

This week, students at the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with events in partnership with the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (#CMRCC) in Louisville! Tuesday, November 19: Students welcomed Aaron Gohl,...

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center bricklaying students were fortunate enough to have a Work Based Learning opportunity provided by the Lincoln Foundation. The students were able to work on the Larry M. McDonald Center of Excellence and provide some restoration to...

The Whitney M Young Jr Job Corps center made sure to recognize and celebrate its military veterans by hosting a Veterans Day lunch complete with a special cake. We appreciate your service!  

Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Luis Godinez for obtaining his GED!

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center students took a trip to the Big 4 Bridge!

How do students relax during lunch at Old Dominion Job Corps? 1. Eat some lunch. 2. Take a short walk around campus 3. Play or listen to some fantastic guitar music from their peers.

Old Dominion students and staff decorated eight locations on campus. What an amazing evening of scary fun at “OD.” Thanks to the following areas and departments: Cafeteria Entrance, Residential Hallway, HR Hallway, Counseling Hallway, First Floor Hallway, Education...

Happy National Medical Assistant Recognition Day! Medical Assistant students at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center are excited to celebrate the important role medical assistants play in the medical field. Current medical assistant student, Jasmine Standard’s...

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center students visited Kentucky State University! Students were able to watch a Women's Basketball Team scrimmage and went on a campus tour where they posed next to a Whitney M. Young Jr. memorial statue on campus.

On Friday, October 18th Cascades hosted BloodWorks NW for an on-center blood drive.  In total, we had 41 appointments with 31 eligible donors!  Each donation can save up to 3 lives. That is a potential of 93 lives saved in one day! BloodWorks NW plays a vital role by...

We are thrilled to highlight our incredible partnership with Chad Anglin from WireCrafters as our Employer of the Quarter! Since 2018, WireCrafters has provided invaluable Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities and direct job placements for our welding students,...

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Student Government Association president DeAlan Daniels proudly shows the new Affirmation Station in the education building. The Affirmation station is a place where students write positive and encouraging notes to leave on the...

GJCC Welding, Plumbing & Electrical House Wiring Students were on a Teams Meeting with The North Texas Job Corps Center learning about their Aviation Programs in Advance Training on October 15TH.

Congratulations to recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Chelsea Berrong. Berrong graduated from the Pharmacy Tech program and while abt Job Corps she earned her high school diploma and her learner's permit in addition to the following certifications:...

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Student Records Manager, Kevin Crittenden was awarded the Shelbyville Area NAACP’s Rev. Robert R. Marshall, Sr. Community and Civic Engagement Award! This award goes to recognize an individual who is actively involved in...

On October 12TH GJCC Evening & Weekend Studies Coordinator, Recreational Staff & Seven Students helped The Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma to contribute packaging and to provide over 13,989 lbs of food to Backpack Buddies and Senior meals on wheels.

GJCC BCL, CTT Manager, WBL Coordinator & Specialist attended the Guthrie Chamber State of the County Luncheon at Meridian Tech and met with Logan County Sheriff, County Clerk, Treasure, and County Commissioner Piercy & Meadows. Also in attendance Guthrie...

On October 10TH to 12TH GJCC Security Trade assisted the Oklahoma International Blue Grass Festival with Parking. They did an amazing job supporting the City Of Guthrie and all the guest that attended the Three Day Festival.

NAACP came to Old Dominion Job Corps Campus to help our students register to vote in the upcoming elections. The registration team helped get the information needed for our students who live out of the area, and they were very informative about how everything works...

    On October 10TH GJCC Programs Director attended the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Conference in Tulsa. He visited with several Manufacturing Business CEO’s that were at the Conference.

On October 10TH GJCC hosted their CRC Luncheon with Various Guest in attendance as OK Army National Guard Recruiters, City Of Guthrie, Guthrie Police Chief, CFO & Assistant Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools, Guthrie Chamber CEO, United Way Of Logan County,...

On October 9TH GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Coffee at the Oklahoma Chamber Office sponsored by Three Brand Ambassador and visited with the owner , Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Field Rep and the Chamber CEO along with other Business & Community Leaders. 

Shelbyville Area NAACP conducted a voter registration event at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center during lunch at the cafeteria this week. During the event 15 students registered to vote!

Congratulations to recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Akiera Stewart! Stewart completed the pharmacy technician program and while at Job corps she obtained her high school diploma and the following certifications: HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogen, First...

On Monday October 7TH GJCC BCL attended Rotary. The BLUTIC Stringband one of many bands playing at The Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival was the Speaker .Also in attendance was the Guthrie HS Principal with HS Student Of The Week, Dr Michelle Chapple the...