The Muhlenberg Job Corps would like to recognize Anne Marie Scheer, who is a female student, who trains at the center in a nontraditional trade.　Scheer is a non-residential student, a twenty five year old mother who drives 106 miles round trip to the center daily from Webster County, Kentucky.　She entered the program with her high school diploma and has successfully completed the Heavy Equipment Operators course which has landed her certifications in OSHA, flagger, and fork lift operations.　Her future goal is to continue her education in other training areas such as construction equipment mechanics and the truck driving course (CDL) before transferring to advanced mechanics training.　Her dedication to her career goals is amazing. John Austin, Heavy Equipment Operator instructor states “Anne is one of the hardest, most dedicated student he has ever had in class.　She can operate any piece of equipment, takes all safety precautions, and has never had a safety incident during her training.”　　　

The Muhlenberg Job Corps offers four non-traditional trade opportunities to promote females in the workforce:　 Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Equipment Mechanics, Heavy Truck Driving, and Welding.　The Job Corps program provides resources, at no cost to those who qualify, in support of recruitment, retention, and workforce readiness.　　　

If you would like to know more about the Muhlenberg Job Corps program, please contact Karen Robinson, Business Community Liaison at (270) 377-3269.