JOB CORPS NEWS

Old Dominion Job Corps has two more graduates for 2025: Jeffrey Morton and Julio Martinez. Both students have completed their high school diplomas.  

Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Kristen Henson for obtaining her learner’s permit!

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 with Amherst County Sheriff Jimmy Aryers. Sheriff Ayers discussed everything it takes to become a Deputy and to enter law enforcement.

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...

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...

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...

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...