JOB CORPS On Thursday October 12th GJCC BCL, Student Leader Makaylia Franklin and EWS Coordinator Sabrina Gordon attended the Guthrie Chamber Investors Appreciation Luncheon at Mineral Wells Park. Senator Markwayne Mullin was there and visited with GJCC BCL and...
State of the County Luncheon
Today for our Community Engagement GJCC BCL, Center Director and Director of Programs attended the Guthrie Chamber State of the County Luncheon at Meridian Tech and met with Logan County Sheriff, County Clerk, Treasure, Assistant DA and County Commissioner Meadows....
PCJCC Student Goes Above & Beyond
Today we celebrate the “Above and Beyond” award that goes to 19-year-old Jalo Cortes. The health care student was the first to volunteer to become an ambassador for the Youth2Youth initiative at Pinellas County Job Corps. She is shown here with Center Director Lana...
Community Service at Naval Ship Commissioning
Pinellas County Job Corps students got a chance to experience history in the making as part of a community service project on Saturday. A dozen students volunteered to park cars for a very special military event—the commissioning of a new naval ship. The U.S.S. Jack...
Oklahoma Works Partners Conference
On October 5th Two of Guthrie Job Corps Student Leaders participated for a Coalition Table at the Oklahoma Works Partners Conferenc
Laughter Yoga
To create awareness around September as Suicide Prevention Month, The Wellness department created a ‘Day of Play’ and hosted the Founder of Joy First Foundation, Katy Bee, to facilitate a Center-wide Laughter Yoga session. Laughter Yoga has been described as “A series...
A Student you should know!
Raymond Williams is our Student of the Quarter. Ray is known for taking his work seriously, trying his best and holding himself accountable for his performance. He sets the standard for our norms and values at this center. It is very easy to see how focused and driven...
CRC Meeting
On September 29, 2023 The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps hosted a Community Relations & Workforce Council meeting. The community organizations were updated on current events and updates within Chicago Job Corps. Community partners were recognized for their...
Chicago Job Corps participates in The Annual Little Village Mexican Independence Parade
On September 16, 2023, Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps students and staff participated in the annual Little village chamber of Commerce Mexican independence day parade. The parade’s theme “Tu Mexico, Tu Chicago” focused on Mexican identity and culture with an emphasis on...
Pinellas County Job Corps Tie Dye Artists
In addition to learning important trades, did you know that Pinellas Count Job Corps is also home to aspiring artists? Thanks to art teacher Debbie Garrett, this group enjoyed an opportunity to make tie dye t-shirts to let their creative sides emerge. The students...
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Cancer Walk
This walk was to honor our very own Wellness Director Chiquitta Ford (5 years remission) – The Students and Staff walked the pavement on campus to celebrate and give honor to cancer fighters and survivors.
Sickle Cell Awareness
Wellness Department hosted Blood Drive with Mississippi Blood Services on Sept 27th and 28th giving all donors a $15 Visa Gift Card! We received enough blood to assist 75 patients!
Suicide Prevention
Dr. Anderson, CMHC spearheaded this event with education, statistics, ‘Making Stress Balls” session, scavenger hunt, and multiple treats in the Recreation Center.
Pinellas County Job Corp Grad Joins Marines
We are so proud of our recent graduate and U.S. Marine Desire Fairweather, shown on the far left in this photo posing with her Drill Sergeant. Private Fairweather completed basic training in late August and is currently in Combat Training at Camp Lejeune, North...
Pinellas County Job Corps Celebrates Signing Day
It was a big day on the Pinellas County Job Corps campus as a special signing day celebration was held to welcome all 27 students who began in the month of September. As part of the ceremony, each student signed a new commitment document and also a paper where they...
Pinellas County Job Corps Celebrates CareerSource Pinellas
Pinellas County Job Corps gave recognition to its important 1-Stop Partner, CareerSource Pinellas in recognition of Workforce Development Month. Staff hand delivered cupcakes and sent certificates and letters of appreciation as a gesture of thanks for just how...
Two Guthrie Job Corps Staff and Six Students assisted CASA with their Office move.
On Tuesday 9/26/23 Two Guthrie Job Corps Staff and Six Students assisted CASA with their Office move. The students enjoyed giving back to the community.
NAVSEA-DOL Job Corps Gulf Coast Shipbuilding Hiring Fair
On September 21st, 2023, Finch Henry Job Corps attended the ‘NAVSEA-DOL Job Corps Gulf Coast Shipbuilding Hiring Fair’ at Mississippi Job Corps Center in Crystal Springs, MS. Alongside other Job Corps Centers that attended, our students were able to speak with...
On September 14th GJCC sponsored their Community Relations Council Luncheon and their guest speaker was Dr. Bizzell CEO of the Bizzell Corporation.
On September 14th GJCC sponsored their Community Relations Council Luncheon and their guest speaker was Dr. Bizzell CEO of the Bizzell Corporation. In attendance were Guthrie’s City Manager, CFO of Guthrie Public Schools, Chamber CEO and Congresswoman Bice Field Reps...
Pinellas County Job Corps Recognitions
It was a day for welcoming VIPs at the Pinellas County Job Corps campus—they were here to take part in the third quarterly meeting of our Community Relations Council. Senator Marco Rubio’s Outreach Assistant Savannah Sipsy, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce CEO Chris...
GJCC Security Trade Cadets assisted the City of Piedmont with Security for their Founders Day Celebration.
On September 9th GJCC Security Trade Cadets assisted the City of Piedmont with Security for their Founders Day Celebration.
Pinellas County Job Corps Kicks Off Y2Y Campaign
A spirited group of students kicked off the national Y2Y campaign at Pinellas County Job Corps today. This Youth2Youth initiative seeks to talk about violence, drug use and mental health in our community and to empower each other to make healthy choices. The Y2Y...
Pinellas County Job Corps Students Garner Many Awards
It was an exciting afternoon on the Pinellas County Job Corps campus as many students received recognitions for being outstanding in their trades. Most Outstanding awards went to Anthony Hawkins in Carpentry, Joseph Bennett in Plumbing, Karelyn Malave in Facilities...
Pinellas County Job Corps Students Donate Proudly
Did you know that one in three of us will need a blood transfusion in our lifetimes? Just one whole blood donation can save three lives. Today, dozens of our Pinellas County Job Corps students stepped up to donate blood to the OneBlood organization, many of them...
GJCC Community events this week included
GJCC Community events this week included GJCC BCL attending Chamber Coffee at Strive Wellness and met with City Manager, also attended Infragard meeting with SSA of FBI. Three Outreach and Admission Staff participated in the Afghan Support Center of OKC Event. One...