JOB CORPS Cassadaga's United Brotherhood of Carpentry classroom spent the day at the North Atlantic States Training Center in Rochester NY. Students rotated through workshops for concrete forms, flooring, and commercial framing. Followed by an information session and wisdom...
NAWIC Buffalo-Niagara Tradeswomen Summit
The NAWIC Buffalo-Niagara Chapter extended an invitation to Cassadaga students for their 1st Tradeswomen Summit at The Plan Room in Buffalo NY. We connected with the organization earlier this year for their Coffee Hour and made some great connections. Our students...
WCNY Glass and Glazing Forum
Cassadaga's International Painters and Allied Trades Class spent the day at the District Council #4 in Cheektowaga NY for The WCNY Glass and Glazing Forum. Students participated in hands on activities, seminars, and met with vendors in the...
Construction Days with The International Union of Operating Engineers
26 Students from Cassadaga's Building Trades attended the Construction Days Event in Lakeview NY. The IUOE #17 and partners organized an amazing event. Students had an opportunity to operate cranes, skid steers, and excavators. Each building trade had a station...
Constitution Day at the Robert H. Jackson Center
Cassadaga Student Government officials attend a Seminar “How to Raise a Citizen” presentation by Lindsey Cormack for Constitution Day at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown NY. The Center is a great asset to our community and center. Engagement in civics is a...
League of Women Voters
Each year Cassadaga Job Corps invites the League of Women Voters to our center to help with Voter Registration and Civic Education. This September students were invited to attend the League of Women Voters Picnic at Point Gratiot on beautiful Lake Erie. Students...
IUPAT Career Exploration
Painting students from our International Union of Painters and Allied Trades classroom joined in the Paint CHQ fun this September. Paint CHQ was a grant funded program in our county that hired several muralists for large outdoor instillations. Students attended an...
Flint Genesee Job Corps Graduate Earns Her First Year Carpenter Apprentice
Carpentry Graduate of Flint Genesee Job Corps was highlighted in The GST Michigan Works "Talent Talk" newsletter. After completing the Carpentry Skilled trades pre-apprentice program at Job Corps, Victoria began her transition into 1st year Carpenter Apprentice...
Graduate from Flint Genesee Transitioned to Police Officer
Graduate Takeviohn enrolled at Flint Genesee Job Corps after receiving his High School Diploma, determined to gain the skills he needed to build a better life. After completing the Advanced Welding trade he decided he wanted more and to be able to help others. So he...
SGA Meet in Senator Gary Peters District Office
Flint Genesee Job Corps
Flint Genesee Job Corps Students Visit Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet District Office
Student Government Association (SGA) members did an awesome job representing themselves and the center during meeting with District Director for Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet at her District Office, located in Flint, Michigan. Congresswoman was in Washington...
Flint Genesee Job Corps – An Oasis in the Ruins
The Flint Genesee Job Corps Center was described as "an Oasis in the Ruins" , as highlighted in the community's Flintside Newspaper. Located in the city's northside, compliments were made from community members who support the center during the programs during...
Two more graduates for 2025
Old Dominion Job Corps has two more graduates for 2025: Jeffrey Morton and Julio Martinez. Both students have completed their high school diplomas.
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Celebrates
Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Kristen Henson for obtaining her learner’s permit!
Whitney M. Young Jr. Hosts Fall Workforce Council Meeting
Last week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Workforce Council members came together for the Fall 2024 meeting to collaborate with our dedicated CTT instructors. The focus? Finding innovative ways to better support the Job Corps program and building stronger...
Old Dominion Job Corps Security trade hosted an internship meeting
Old Dominion Job Corps Security trade hosted an internship meeting with Amherst County Sheriff Jimmy Aryers. Sheriff Ayers discussed everything it takes to become a Deputy and to enter law enforcement.
Jordan and Jayden sisters who came to Old Dominion Job Corps
Jordan and Jayden are sisters who came into the program at Old Dominion, one in October 2022 and the younger sister in March 2023. The sisters were recruited from the Norfolk area, where they resided with their father. They enrolled in the program with their high...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Students and Staff Celebrate Thanksgiving
Last week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center held their annual Thanksgiving Feast! Students were treated to a delicious feast consisting of all the holiday staples! Thank you to the staff for making this possible! Each Thanksgiving, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Student Earns High School Diploma
Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Forever Cooper for obtaining her High School Diploma!
Old Dominion Job Corps staff partners with Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Old Dominion Job Corps staff partners with Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Wyaneka Brown, Ross Service Coordinator; James M. Davis, Business Community Liaison; and Jason Lutes, Outreach Manager, will be present at an upcoming event at the Ross location...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
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 Bricklaying Students and Lincoln Foundation
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...
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Celebrates Veterans
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!
Whitney M. Young Jr. Student Attains GED
Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Luis Godinez for obtaining his GED!
Whitney M. Young Jr. Students Take Trip to Big 4 Bridge
Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center students took a trip to the Big 4 Bridge!