Students from all vocations of the LJCC are off into the Aroostook workforce this week, participating in the annual Ground Hog Shadow Days program. “Job Corps understands the importance of making te connection between center classrooms and employer workplaces, Ground Hog Shadow days provides this opportunity” cited BCL Pamela D. Buck for the Aroostook Republican weekly Newspaper titled , “Central Aroostook Businesses help educate Loring Job Corps students”. An article was published featured Auto student’s at Caribou Public Works working on their welding skill dated 2/1/2012. During the entire week of 1/30/2012 which included Ground Hog Shadow day, students were transported to location in Limestone, Caribou and Presque Isle to have hands on experiences. Businesses in Caribou included Caribou Public Works, American Red Cross, Caribou EMS, Hogan Tire, Aroostook Republican Newspaper, Senator Susan Collins district office, Cary Medical, Pines Medical Center and ACAP Preschool. Limestone featured Cote Auto and Presque Isle  businesses included Bonanza Restaurant, Northeast Publishing, WAGM News 8,  Senator Snowe’s District office and Congressman Michaud’s District office.