JOB CORPS Members of the Turner Job Corps Center's Wellness and TEAP Committee hosted their annual blood drive with the American Red Cross. Staff, students, and community partners donated more than 92 units of blood, exceeding their initial goal of 75 units. "I am so proud of...
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Masonry students at Loring Job Corps Center already starting the summer with multitude of Community Service Projects
Instructor David Tardie of Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Assoc. and his students already have been busy with many projects on and off center. Recently, on center at Loring Job Corps Center the students removed, repaired and poured a new...
Loring Job Corps Center Military Prep. program assist Maine Aroostook Veterans
May 21, 2012 On Monday morning, 17 members of the Loring Job Corps Military Prep. Program assisted the Maine Aroostook Veterans with their annual flag raising ceremony at the Veterans Cemetery located in Caribou, Maine. It was an honor for our Honor guards to be...
Iroquois Job Corps staff & students participate in Global Youth Service Day
The Iroquois Job Corps staff and students participated in Global Youth Service Day by volunteering at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and their "Spring Into Nature" event. This annual event where visitors are able to view an eagle's nest with eggs, and...
Dancing Stars at Springdale Job Corps
The event was a fundraiser for student government association at Springdale, and students and staff alike were encouraged to purchase tickets for $1 to vote on their favorite. Each student was issued one free ticket for voting.
Students and staff eagerly await the results to be tallied, as the judges input as well as the students votes will be compiled and announced on Monday, April 30th at the weekly meeting for all staff and students at Springdale.
Despite the competition, all students and staff had a blast – and it showed. Between the sparkles, the smiles, the makeup, and shockingly, a little bit of Copacabana, the contestants showed the crowd they had what it takes to go that extra mile.
Painters from Schenck Job Corps CCC Continue Their Community Service Efforts
Over the past few weekends, painters from Schenck Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (CCC) have volunteered their time to help out individuals from SAFE, Inc. of Transylvania County. After beginning the painting project during National Volunteer Week, Schenck...
American Red Cross Blood Drive held at Loring Job Corps Center
May 9, 2012 The American Red Cross blood drive took place on center with the organization efforts of Julie Blackstone, Administration Purchasing Agent. Ms. Blackstone has been the coordinator of the blood drives for over 9 years for LJCC hosting with the Bangor...
Loring Job Corps Home Builders Institute Carpentry students assist Caribou Historical Center
Community Service A group of 5 students from Home Builders Institute in the Carpentry vocation were all selected and recommended by their instructor, Mark Brewer, who volunteered their skills and labor to the Caribou Historical Center. Mr. Joe Bouchard requested...
Go Green Week, Earth Week & Global Youth Service Days at Loring Job Corps Center very successful!
Go Green Week, Earth Week & Global Youth Service Day on LJCC was busy and a successful week during April 16th through the 22nd. Below are some of the activities that were covered and participated with community partners: •Soup Kitchen and Bread of Life – SGA and...
Clearfield Job Corps students help with mass-casualty earthquake drill.
The drill began at the old Navy and Army Reserve, 980 20th St., and included 120 students from Clearfield Job Corps, who played the role of victims. Each victim was triaged, treated and transported to McKay-Dee Hospital or Ogden Regional Medical Center by bus,...
Schenck Job Corps Students Join Forces with Project Linus
“When you think you have hard times; well, think that other people have it even harder.” This comment was made by Derek Becker, one of the many students from Schenck Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (CCC) that joined forces with Project Linus on a recent...
Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center Wins LINC Community Spirit Award!
The Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center received the Project of the Year Award as part of the 2012 LINC Community Spirit Awards. The center was recognized as being vital to the success and sustainability of our community. The Community Spirit Awards are bestowed upon...
McKinney, TX American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” Seeks Volunteers from the North Texas Job Corps
The North Texas Job Corps has participated as a team in the McKinney, TX "Relay for Life" activities since 2006. This is our signature community fundraising event that is coordinated by the Finance Manager, Vivian LeJeune. The local organizers are increasingly...
North Texas Job Corps Volunteers for the MDA “Make A Muscle” Walk
The Muscular Dystrophy Association held its annual "Make a Muscle" walk at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX on Saturday, February 11, 2012. This is the second year that North Texas has participated as volunteers for this event. Three members of the IMPACT Team,...
EJCA carries on Rachel’s Challenge in 2012
EJCA students and staff again partnered with Domestic Violence Center of South County [DVRCSC] to bring the nationally recognized anti-bullying initiative Rachel's Challenge message to all students. EJCA was a pilot site in 2011 for introducing Rachel's message to...
EJCA SGA and Leadership student complete community service event
On February 2nd and 9th, EJCA students volunteered their time to assist the RI homeless population. Students were cooking and serving meals, sorting clothing donations, organizing hygiene products, socializing with clients, revamping bulletin boards as well as arts...
Culinary Arts student Sean Austin enters Advanced Training
EJCA Culinary Arts student Sean Austin has been accepted to the Advanced Baking and Pastry program at Penobscot Job Corps Center in Bangor, ME. Sean was a very active student and participated in Leadership programming, SGA, community service and catering events. Sean...
New Haven Job Corps Leads Diabetes Awareness
As an offshoot of our Leadership Training Program, students discussed "giving back" and decided to raise awareness and “Walk for Diabetes” and to promote healthy choices. Over 144 students and staff walked the 2-mile long block of the New Haven Job Corps Center. ...
Clearfield students help train local emergency crews.
Emergency crews from 10 Davis County police, ambulance and fire agencies descended on Clearfield Job Corps to carry out disaster readiness exercises for preparation of the upcoming air show at Hill Air Force Base. Over 100 students were made up as victims for a mock...
Flint Genesee Students in CPS Newspaper for Community Work
Students in the painting trade of Flint Genesee Job Corps delivered two paintings to New Jerusalem Church, in preparation for their special Black History Month Program in which numerous guest, to include Mayor Walling and State Representative John Gleason, were in...