JOB CORPS NEWS

Iyanna, What did you do before Job Corps? Iyanna was homeschooling and doing hair at home. Her conditions weren’t ideal, and she felt she needed to get away from home. Iyanna found out about Job Corps through a lady she met at church. She thought it would be good for...

On July 10th GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Bunker 58 E Sports at the American Legion. He met with Commander Kim Vincent of the Legion and George Shafer the Director of Bunker 58. Both leaders signed a Statement of Support which is a...

Today’s temperature at “OD” is 80 outside but nice and cool inside with JELLO sticks. The Old Dominion Job Corps Diversity Committee celebrated National JELLO Day, not just JELLO, …….. JELLO sticks! We cordially invite you to join us at the “OD” cafeteria on Friday,...

On July 11th two US Coast Guard Recruiters Chief Kappler and Petty Officer Ramirez manned a table during both Student Lunches. They interacted with multiple students and enjoyed their visit on Center.

On July 10th GJCC BCL attended the Guthrie Chamber Coffee at The Central Work Station and visited with the owners Joshua & Tiffany Wade along with OK House Representative Collin Duel and Mayor Gentling as well as other Business & Community Leaders.

Yesterday, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center held its Community Relations Council Meeting. This meeting was a great success where community members inquired more as to the Job Corps program, life at Job Corps, and potential partnerships. Attendees came from many...

Congratulations to recent graduates from the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Culinary Program, Jade Wyatt and Allison Feiler! Wyatt and Feiler are employed at Everlan by Dominion and Masonic Homes, where they completed their Work-Based Learning. Whitney M. Young...

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Carpentry students are building Little Libraries for nonprofit organization Louisville Metro United Way! The center is always looking for opportunities to partner with local organizations and the students are eager to apply their...

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center cement students are working with their instructor Darryl Gaines to build the foundation for a new addition to the center’s Building Construction Technology building.

In honor of CPR/AED Awareness Week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Healthcare Foundations Instructor Shad Hollis provided Healthcare and Culinary students CPR training. Congratulations to these students for earning their CPR/BLS/First Aid Certifications!

Last week, Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Pharmacy Tech Instructor Kelly Litsey took her students to the lab for lessons on human drug compounding.

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center held an exciting all-staff training and teambuilding event at Main Event in Louisville! Staff members spent the first half of the day learning about priority issues, welcoming new staff, and announcing the employee of the month...

The Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center Admissions Services team proudly participated in the 4th of July parade in Shelby County, showcasing their community spirit and engagement. Decked out in patriotic colors, the team handed out candy, small American flags, and...

Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center graduate Anthony Rodriguez-Martes! Rodriguez-Martes recently graduated from Whitney M. Young's Building Construction Technology program. Rodriguez-Martes pursued training at Job Corps because he did not feel...

On Monday July 8th GJCC BCL and Computer Tech student King David Kolawole visited Rotary who was the Student of the Week. He met Liz Partridge and Tanya Ferguson with Integris Health whom were the guest speakers, Ramey Brinkman with Congresswoman Bice Campaign and Dr...

Thank you, Bronx Community College for hosting the South Bronx Job Corps Academy at your job fair on Monday, June 24th. I appreciated the impressive architecture and professionalism of your support staff. We are excited to continue our partnership, offering admissions...

Job Corps 60th Anniversary Invitation details in the link below 

Thank you, Nefertiti Edwards and Anthony Brown from TSA JFK for joining us at the South Bronx Job Corps Academy Trade Show/ Job Fair on June 25th! We are excited to establish a work-based learning partnership where our security students can intern pre-graduation for...

The South Bronx Job Corps Academy IT A+/Networking students and their instructor Gaston Valz, showcased their skills at the Trade Show on June 25th. These young adults, aged 16 to 24, explained the curriculum and benefits of the free program designed for underserved...

Students at the South Bronx Job Corps Academy showcased their skills at the Trade Show/Job Fair on Tuesday, June 25th. They presented the curriculum learned in various trade programs to our partnered guests. Attendees not only explored the trades offered but also...

The Office Administration trade students showcased their learned curriculum to our partners on Tuesday, June 25th, paving the way for initial interviews during the Trade Show/Job Fair.

During the last week of each month, the South Bronx Job Corps Academy celebrates students who have completed and earned their choice of trade certificates. Join us in acknowledging our students during a rewards ceremony in our gymnasium.

Guests at the South Bronx Job Corps Academy Trade Show/Job Fair were treated to homemade banana pudding by our talented culinary students. A delicious way to ensure everyone enjoyed the event without going hungry!