JOB CORPS Mr. Juvenel Levros, Center Director, and Mr. Harold Carpenter, BCL Manager, and Erica Jackson, Hotel and Lodging student attended the Chamber of Commerce Meeting to hear Congressman Robert B. Aderholt speak to The Chamber of Commerce of Gadsden/Etowah County....
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Gloria Taylor: On The Road To Success
We are so proud to highlight student Gloria Taylor, who is enrolled in our Human Service Worker (HSW)/Residential Assistant Advanced Training Program. Gloria is currently participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) in the dorms to gain Residential Advisor experience...
Gadsden Job Corps’ Students Visit Central Carver Museum
The Gadsden Job Corps Grad-90 and CTR students had the privilege of visiting The Bettye Knowles Central Carver Legacy Museum located here in Gadsden, Alabama. Carver High School was the first of many schools in the state named in honor of the great scientist, Dr....
Gadsden Job Corps’ Success Story: Taylor McAnear
We are so proud to highlight one of our former students, U.S. Marine, Taylor McAnear. Taylor entered the Gadsden Job Corps program on July 8, 2014, and thought he had his life all figured out. Taylor felt that all he needed was to obtain his High School Diploma and...
Gadsden Job Corps’ Student Highlight: Hydeia Cason-Miller
Student Hydeia Cason-Miller is a very ambitious young lady that has a heart for children and to serve others. She is from Gadsden, AL and enrolled into the Gadsden Job Corps Center to obtain her Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) Certification. Since completing her...
Gadsden Job Corps Center’s Culinary Program
Gadsden Job Corps Center’s Culinary Program was selected as the Workforce Council Spotlight. On Thursday, January 28, 2016. Mr. Lou Consilo, President of Louie’s Pickles & Italian Deli was on center to tour the Culinary Arts trade. Mr. Consilo recently signed a...
U.S. Congressman Robert B. Aderholt Speaks At Gadsden Job Corps’ Graduation
The Gadsden Job Corps Center held Graduation on January 22, 2016. We had the honor of having the U.S. Congressman Robert B. Aderholt, as our keynote speaker. Congressman Aderholt is a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, which has jurisdiction over funding...
Gadsden Job Corps’s Students Wrap Gifts
The SGA Officers and Advance Training-Human Service Students went to the Head Start Program in Gadsden, AL. to help the staff prepare gifts for the children. The Gadsden Job Corps Students took the toys that were donated and wrapped those gifts for Boys and Girls...
Gadsden Job Corps Students Take Part in Youth Christmas Party
Gadsden Job Corps students had a unique opportunity to take part in a Youth Christmas party for area underprivileged youth that was put on by one of GJCC’s community partners The Greater Gadsden Housing Authority. The highlight of the program, of course, was Santa...
Gadsden Job Corps’ Students Signed Pledge
The Gadsden Job Corps added a Commitment Tree on center this holiday season. Over a hundred students signed the pledge – I pledge to be safe during the coming winter holiday. I pledge to not engage in unsavory decisions. I pledge to come back reenergized and ready to...
Gadsden Job Corps Says “No to Drugs”
District Attorney Jody Willoughby of Etowah County came during Spirit Week to speak to the student body about the dangers of drug use and the cost that you will have to pay if you continue. District Attorney Willoughby gave several illustrations about the consequences...
Judge Speaks At The Gadsden Job Corps Center
Circuit Court Judge, Billy Olgetree of Etowah County came to speak to the student body and staff during Spirit Week at the Gadsden Job Corps Center. Judge Olgetree spoke to our students about "How To Be Successful In Life". Judge Olgetree shared his personal struggles...
Gadsden Job Corps SGA Sponsoring Food Drive
With the holiday season approaching, the Gadsden Job Corps Center is aware of those that are less fortunate and need help during the Thanksgiving Holiday Season. Gadsden Job Corps SGA is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Staff support of the Food Drive will help...
Surgical Nurse Speaks At Gadsden Job Corps Center
Ms. Natasha Williams, RN, native of San Diego, California granted the wish of Jessica Jarman to meet a young successful nurse. Ms. Williams was elated to inspire our Women To Be group held by Ms. Canady and Ms. Rolley. Ms. Williams received her Bachelor’s degree in...
Gadsden Job Corps Security Team Marched in Veteran’s Day Parade
Security MILCAP Instructor, Mr. Jacob Gazaway, and the Gadsden Job Corps Security students were a part of the Veteran's Day Parade in Gadsden, AL. The Etowah County Patriots' Association and the Etowah County Tourism Board invited the Gadsden Job Corps Security Team...
Gadsden Job Corps Honors Veterans
The Staff and Students of Gadsden Job Corps participated in the Veteran's Day Program with an invitation to the Veterans of Gadsden and Etowah County. The SGA President Bobby Williams led the Veteran’s Day Program with the Students of Gadsden Job Corps to pay tribute...
Boy’s and Girl’s Club Director Visit Gadsden Job Corps
BCL Manager, Harold Carpenter invited Quez Williams, Executive Director of the Boy's and Girl's Club of Gadsden, AL to speak to the AT-HSW Students. Mr. Williams spoke on the Characteristics of Human Service Workers and how you can become an effective Human Service...
Job Corps Success: Isaac Stowe, Serving As An Army Solider
The Security/MILCAP trade was honored to have PFC Isaac Stowe return to the Gadsden Job Corps Center and speak to our students about his journey at Job Corps and now the military. PFC Stowe was a student in the Security/MILCAP trade in 2014 with a dream of joining...
Gadsden Job Corps Signs MOU For New WBL Site: Oak Landing Assisted Living
Mr. Harold Carpenter, Business Community Liaison (BCL) and Ms. Emily Carter, WBL Coordinator met with Mr. Jerry Paul Tinsley, President and CEO of Oak Landing Assisted Living and Specialty Unit to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) partnership. Oak Landing...
Gadsden Job Corps Students Make a Pledge Against Bullying
The Gadsden Job Corps Center is recognizing Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying and ostracism sometimes dominate school and campus culture, leaving many students standing on the sidelines. Through fun activities, critical lessons, and special events our Center is...