JOB CORPS NEWS

August 3, 2023.    Edison Job corps students were excited to see the swimming pool was opened overcoming mechanical problems.  Student are mow enjoying the opportunity to gain relief from the heat.  Special thanks to Mr. Dahhan Aladdin, Recreation Supervisor and the...

On the Evening of August 4th SPO department hosted an Ice Cream Social to help cool students down and get enjoyable chance to enjoy despite the summer heat.  Staff served countless tubs of ice cream with multiple toppings of their choice.  Students really enjoyed the...

Edison SGA President Cassandra (Cassie) Mitchel led Senator Menendez and VIPs on a tour of the campus on August 2, 2023.    Following the Senators visit Cassie was proud of represent the student body and thanked. the Senator and gave him a framed photograph of the...

The owner of Fidelis Repairs in Orlando, Florida has big plans for company growth and he wants Pinellas County Job Corps students to become part of his workforce. Owner Cesar Machado came to campus today to speak with all of our hard trades: Plumbing, Carpentry,...

Edison Job Corps Carpentry Student Da'Sahhn Smith spoke to United Brotherhood of Carpenters Union members about his training and desire to become a member of the Uinon.  Dan Wright UBC Regional Coordinator spoke about the quality of students coming from the Edison Job...

Edison Police hosted National Night Out last night (August 1, 2023) Edison Job Corps participated.  Millions of people across the country came together to enhance relationships between Law Enforcement and Communities.  Edison Job Corps is proud to share that it has a...

On August 2nd US Senator Menendez came to the Edison Job Corps to tour the campus and talk with the students and guests about pending legislation he is proposing to increase opportunities for women and minority business owners in infrastructure and other government...

Our Pinellas County Job Corps students were happy to get a chance to be creative with paint and brush. The students participated in ‘Painting with a Twist’ where each created tropical-inspired canvases filled with beautiful bright backgrounds and palm trees. The youth...

On Wednesday August 3rd Guthrie Job Corps Center Student Government President Hope Martin and the BCL attended First Title Chamber Coffee and visited with Senator Lankford’s Field Rep Peyton Burns. 

Frankie Administrator of The Hope House of Guthrie Donated several Hygiene Items to Guthrie Job Corps Center for the Students on 8/1/23. 

Lyft and Solar Landscape signed an MOU to create free transportation options to Edison Job Corps students.  This Pilot Program will last for 6 months and enable students in Leisure Time Employment and or transitioning into employment to get to and from work.   If...

Senator Robert Menendez Staffers, Jacob Roth and Carine Diaz toured the Edison Job Corps in preparation for the Senators Press Conference later this week.

Guthrie Job Corps student Bella Kelley was the Rotary Student of the Week. Blake Shipman and Megan Vance Ochs From Jon Vance Motors were the guest speakers for Rotary representing Midwest Lift Fest Proceeds going to Make A Wish foundation along with Tyler Calvert...

Joi Luck Hall Congratulation on your High School Diploma. You never let nothing stop you from getting your High School Diploma and we are so proud of you for never giving up. Keep up the good work stay strong you can do whatever you want in life.

You DID IT Kaharae Merriweather no matter how hard things got you never gave up. The center as a whole is so proud of you and gaining your High School Diploma is just the beginning of all the great things that you are going to accomplish. Can't wait to see your name...

Guthrie Job Corps BCL/Rotarian attended Rotary District 5750 Rocking for Hope Event and visited with District Governor Jeanean Yanish Jones and former GVR Jennifer Jones. I also visited with some Business Leaders and School Teachers talking about the Job Corps Program.

Pinellas County Job Corps hosted Senator Marco Rubio’s Gulf Coast Outreach Assistant and her intern on our campus today. This was Savannah Sipsy’s first visit on campus and, in addition to staff,  three student leaders were delighted to share their insights with her...

Between Staff and Students 72 Units were donated and it will help save 216 Lives.

A representative from the U.S. Space Force spent time on our Pinellas County Job Corps campus today. The Space Force officially formed in 2019 and protects our country and its freedom to operate in space. Technical Sergeant Nichols spent time speaking to three of our...

Our thanks goes out to the Pinellas County Health Department for coming to the Pinellas County Job Corps Center today. This great community partnership between our organizations offers no-cost vaccines for students and staff, with medications ranging from Covid...

On Wednesday July 19th Guthrie Job Corps beats Tulsa Job Corps in a Basket Ball Game

GJCC Welding Students Oz Sammons was the Student of the Week.