JOB CORPS NEWS

Congratulations to current Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Antonio Chenault for obtaining his GED! Chenault just came to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center in July and has already obtained his GED. Chenault is in the carpentry trade and plans to join...

GJCC honors the Career Preparation 5 Completers with a Luncheon to help send them off to their Trade and congratulate them on Completing Career Prep. This is an exciting new adventure for them moving forward into the next Phase of the program.

Old Dominion Job Corps knows the importance of preparing for our country's ongoing need to build infrastructure. Virginia Department of Transportation came to our campus with the whole show on how to get it done. During our students and staff morning meeting, the VDOT...

Old Dominion Job Corps Teams up with Central Virginia Community College on a REACH Deep and a REACH Deeper Initiative. The REACH collaborative focused on a One-Door Model, Targeted Outreach, and Supportive Services. The team worked on disparities among adult learners,...

GJCC has helped Nineteen Students in the Months of August and September obtain their Driver’s License. Thanks to the help of our Two Drivers Ed Instructors. Below are several of the Students that are now Oklahoma License Drivers. This is one of the Many Services that...

Truist Financial Corporation is proud to announce the launch of Truist Life, Money, and Choices™ – its new financial education program for community organizations explicitly tailored for high school and college students. This initiative aims to empower younger...

On September 25TH GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Coffee at the CASA Office sponsored by Scooters Coffee & Sam’s Club.. He visited with Nikki Long CASA Director and the Manager and Director of Operations of Scooters along with Congresswoman Stephanie Bice...

On Monday September 23RD GJCC BCL attended Rotary. Guthrie HS Senior JROTC Instructor Kyle Rede RET Lt Col spoke along with Cadet Andrew Willoughby who is an Eagle Scout talking about Wreaths Across America Event and visited with Marlon Banner Congresswoman Stephanie...

The Old Dominion Job Corps Campus Annual Blood Drive is today. "OD" CMA students and Wellness staff are set up in the Recreation center. They will assist Red Cross staff in the donation process. Help save a Life. Give Blood.

On September 20th Guthrie Job Corps Center Hosted their 2024 Graduation. Guthrie’s Mayor Steve Gentling was the guest speaker to approximately 80 graduates and over 500 attendees from Staff, Students and Guest.

Old Dominion Job Corps students learn the importance of Volunteering. They show selfless acts as they demonstrate their learned skills and excitement for the betterment of others in our community. Their time is well spent at the Free Clinic of Central Virginia.

Old Dominion Job Corps students and staff participated in the Naval Seas System Command hiring event. Staff also met Key leadership from Job Corps and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center recent graduate, LaMiah  Allen! Allen completed the Culinary Arts program and while at Job Corps she obtained her high school diploma, as well as her ServSafe Manager, First Aid and Basic Life Support...

On September 18TH GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Coffee at the Chamber Office sponsored by Integrated Electric Heating & Air.. He visited with Dana Hornbeck the Banks President and Debbie Kirk the United Way Director, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Field Rep...

A driver's license is essential for many reasons, including the following: It is a primary form of identification in the United States and can be used in many places that require personal identification. For example, you can use your Driver's license to board a plane...

On Monday September 16TH GJCC BCL and CA Student Ramia Lain whom was accepted to work for Disney attended Rotary. Brandy Parks the Director of the Sooner Success for Logan & Lincoln County was the Speaker and visited with Dr Michelle Chapple the Club’s President...

On Saturday September 14TH GJCC Director of OA & CTS along with One Outreach & Admission Counselor and Four Students attended the Parade in Perry OK handing out Guthrie Job Corps Marketing Materials to the visitors.

Thank you, Office of AOC, for the invitation to attend an in-person event with FTC Lina Khan in Hunts Point, East Bronx. I'd like to hear about your work on antitrust issues, holding large corporations accountable, and the impacts of this work on everyday people. I...

On September 14th Ten GJCC Y2Y Students and the BCL assisted Sooner Success & the Owner of Ladybug Lane with their Respite Care Group at the Dunagan Farms . They got to pet the animals and ate the Best Burgers in Town.

“Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center wrapped up their celebration of Job Corps’ 60th anniversary by holding a poster contest! Students were encouraged to create a poster that represented Job Corps. Students who participated in the contest were all declared winners...

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center cement students Patricia Crokos, Bryan Criscillo, Alexander Atwell, and Damon McElroy, Jr. finishing up the edging of a parking lot project at the welcome center.

Congratulations to recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Lucas Blanford! Blanford completed the Cement Masonry and earned a High School Diploma and learner’s permit while at Job Corps in addition to gaining the following credentials: OSHA 10,...

  President L.B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act on August 20, 1964. On August 20, 2024 Old Dominion Job Corps students, staff and guests celebrate 60 Years of Job Corps in an amazing awards to Community partners across the state. Happy 60th. Job Corps....

It was an exciting and eventful day for students at #OldDominionJobCorps, as they had the opportunity to participate in a Naval Seas System Command (NAVSEA) hiring event. Students heard directly from employers at the Navy shipyards for submarines in Newport News and...

On September 11TH GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Coffee at PRISM Bank for Logan County United Way. He visited with Dana Hornbeck the Banks President and Debbie Kirk the United Way Director, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Field Rep Marlon Banner, Guthrie Chamber...