JOB CORPS There is nothing better than visualizing possibilities for one’s future. This is especially true if you are about to launch into the professional career pool—like Alaska Job Corps students. Over the last weeks, students have been fully participating in the annual...
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First Workforce Summit brings Crowd to Alaska Job Corps
Amazing Workforce Summit at Alaska Job Corps Center “How did you get so many employers to this function?” was the frequently asked question at the Alaska Job Corps Workforce Summit on November 17. The full size basketball court was packed with CEO’s, managing...
Alaska Job Corps Students Learn From the Pros
Alaska Job Corps students are always looking for the helpful tips for employment. In the above picture, guest speaker Barbara Green, EEO Manager of the National Park Service offered advice on federal employment and USA Jobs hiring portal. The employer meeting...
Alaska Job Corps Promotes Non-Violence in Life, Home, Work and on Street Corners
It was the International Day of Peace of September 21. On the evening news you saw violence escalate in Charlotte, killings in Texas, assaults in Paris, weekend explosions in New York City; an air raid in Greece and hundreds of migrants, dying at sea while trying...
US Senators and Community proud of Alaska Job Corps Graduates
The National Commencement at the Alaska Job Corps brought in families, alumni, leaders and friends from all over the state. The keynote speaker was US Senator Dan Sullivan. As he addressed the graduates, more than one was deeply moved by his admiration for both their...
Alaska Job Corps Serves at Regional Economic Development Forum
The Alaska Job Corps Culinary Arts Class and Chef Williams prepared and served the luncheon at the June 27th Economic Development Workshop, hosted by Mat Su Borough Manager John Moosey. In addition to the State Economist, there were movers and shakers from all cities,...
Job Corps Student Success reflected at Community Relations Council
Last week at the Alaska Job Corps' Community Relations Council, nearly 40 guests gathered to focus on the Job Corps program. The Culinary Arts class prepared special dishes from Celebrity Chef Suzette Lord Welton's cookbook entitiled "Suzette's Alaskan Cooking." The...
Alaska Job Corps helps with Alaska State Fair Parade
The Palmer Police and Alaska State Troopers were assisted by the Protective Services students on Saturday, August 29. Thousands of visitors and fair goers flocked to town to see the official State Fair Parade wind itself through downtown Palmer Alaska. Standing neatly...