JOB CORPS NEWS

Millions of people have been unemployed 52 weeks or more according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Old Dominion Job Corps Center is very proud of our students at home, still working in their trade a year later and during COVID –19.

Good afternoon ODJCC students and staff. Please congratulate Cassandra Andrews for being July 2, 2021, Show Your Health Some Love winner, and Preston Chalmers being July 9, 2021. The “Student Show Your Health Some Love” student winners. Please congratulate Cherokee...

Graduate Name: Jamal Lewis Graduation Year: completion contract date 2021 Trade(s): Certified Building construction Technology and Electrical Wiring Certifications: OSHA 10, CPR and first aid, ladder safety, and forklift safety, Chain saw, Ramset power actuated tools...

Earlier this month, Odle Management launched the ‘Show Your Health Some Love’ initiative across our network of Job Corps campuses. The initiative is a wellness program to establish and encourage healthy workplaces by incorporating various health activities within the...

Graduate Name: Katterine Graduation Year: 2021 program year Trade(s): Certified Medical Assistant Certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant, CPR Phlebotomy, CMA, EKG, Med Tech, Numeric Filing Current City and State: Lynchburg, VA Before Job Corps, I was living with my...

Old Dominion Job Corps is experiencing GREAT things even during COVID. The female students had a Spa Day with the recreation staff, OD has a new Medical staff member, a super employee received “Employee of the Month” for June and a student who just received his High...

Old Dominion Job Corps Center Staff follow in the tradition of the Kentucky Derby. Staff were hats to celebrate the beginning of the race. The tradition of the hat lives on as a fun element to the races (and more practically to keep the sun out of spectator's...

Helping to keep everyone safe, Students and Staff stepping up for their COVID vaccines. Old Dominion Job Corps Center would like to thank Virginia Department of Health Team for once again coming to the center to vaccinate our students and staff. Thank you VA Health...

In an effort to prepare for the month of March and April, ODJCC students chose to highlight EXTRAORDINARY women. Students chose to highlight Maya Angelou, whose birthday was April 4th. Alesia and Diamond participated in sharing poems by Maya Angelou which are poignant...

In an effort to prepare for the month of March and April, highlighting EXTRAORDINARY women, we chose to highlight Maya Angelou, whose birthday is April 4th. Alesia and Diamond participated in sharing poems by Maya Angelou that are poignant for our students on...

My name is Devonte, I want to share my Story about being off center during COVID–19. When COVID sent you home for an extended spring break, what were you most nervous about? When I was sent home, I was nervous about falling victim of the streets again. I didn't want...

Please join me in congratulating Roderick Nowlin Mobile Advisor as the Employee of the Month! Mr. Nowlin has emulated each of ODLE’s core values in the performance of his duties. He has provided a frontline defense from the Entry Control Point down to the center. When...

My name is Cody, I want to share my Story about being off center during COVID–19. When COVID sent you home for an extended spring break, what were you most nervous about? I did not have a stable living environment. Once Job Corps launched its virtual learning...

My name is Marquez, I want to share my Story about being off center during COVID–19. When COVID sent you home for an extended spring break, what were you most nervous about? When COVID sent me home, I was nervous about not knowing how long I would be back home. I did...

My name is Cheyanne, I want to share my Story about being off center during COVID–19. When COVID sent you home for an extended spring break, what were you most nervous about? I was most nervous about continuing my school work, finding a job, and most importantly...

Please join me in congratulating Latasha Hubbard Career Counselor as the Employee of the Month! In her role, as a Career Counselor at Old Dominion Job Corps, Ms. Hubbard has demonstrated the ability to add value to everything she is doing with her education,...

On March 17, 2021, Old Dominion Job Corps Center students, had a St. Patrick’s Day meal in the café. The St Patrick’s Day lunch was chosen by the students. ODJCC students chose to have Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Mac and Cheese, Green Beans, Brownies and Green Jello. The...

My name is Niasha. I want to share my story about being off-center during COVID–19. When COVID sent you home for an extended spring break, what were you most nervous about? I was really nervous about my progress and losing how far I’ve come (along so far) in the (Job...

The Virginia Department of Health hosted a vaccine clinic for Old Dominion Job Corps Center staff on Friday March 12, 2021 from 9:30-11:30 AM in the gymnasium. A big Thank you to all that made this happen.