JOB CORPS Jared Long already had experience in the workplace and already had been exposed to welding. But Job Corps gave him the knowledge to truly excel. Long, who is Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center’s Alumni of the Quarter for the end of 2022, had a stepgrandfather who...
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Ring that bell: Daimyon Cantrell graduates Whitney with a sharpened set of skills
When Daimyon Cantrell came to Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center, the Facilities Maintenance graduate already had worked in the field. But now, he’s on a whole new level. Thanks to his education at Whitney, Cantrell will return to his job at Dixie Plumbing, where he...
Ring that bell: Rashawn Watkins dances into the future
As Rashawn Watkins (Culinary) was getting ready to celebrate his graduation, he was dancing and singing along to some music he was listening to. Now, having graduated, Watkins is going to dance right into a bright future. He’s going on to serve as a cook at a local...
Ring that bell: Jacob Downing’s going to be working on the railroad
Jacob Downing is excited to get to the next stage of his education – but he also hoped to leave his mark. It’s safe to say that the recent welding graduate has succeeded – as he departs for Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center for advanced training in their Railroad...
Ring that Bell: Whitney M. Young Jr. graduate Dylan Harris has built a strong foundation
Look for Dylan Harris’ work in a city’s skyline someday soon. Harris (Carpentry) is the latest graduate of Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center, and he has a bright plan for his future: architecture. And his first step on his road to his dream was an education at...
Ring that bell: Logan Wallace adapts, evolves and overcomes
When Logan Wallace (Brick) started at Whitney M. Young Job Corps, he thought he knew what he wanted out of the program. “I wanted my license, I wanted my high school diploma,” Wallace said. “I really didn’t care for the trade, but my instructor, he got on that level...
Ring that bell: Hill nurses a powerful dream as she graduates Whitney M. Young
Charlese Hill (CNA) didn’t know much about Job Corps when she decided to give the program a shot – just that it was a free education. “I kind of just went for it,” she said. “I just took my chances.” With a start like that, though, Hill has accomplished great things...
For Christie Barlow, an education at Whitney M. Young was the foundation for a great career
School never really clicked for Christie Barlow until she tried Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center. But once it finally did, it changed everything. “I worked as a Cement Mason and I went for my GED,” she said. “When everybody else was doing typing and clerical, I was...
Across the country, Whitney M. Young graduate Burdine has helped out
You may have seen Jay Burdine all around the country. During his interview, he was in Mississippi. Before that, he was in Kentucky, helping clean up damage from the recent tornado disaster. And even before that, he was in Hawaii. As an Americorps member, he’s seen a...
Nutthasit Chujan graduates from Whitney M. Young, gets ready for welding career
We’re sending another one out into the world. Nutthasit Chujan (Welding) has graduated from Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center and has secured himself a job at Roll Forming Company in Shelbyville, Ky. through Crossroads Professional Services. And as he tells it, Chujan...
She did it!- Salutatorian and LPN graduate
August 12, 2019 was my first day at Whitney M. Young Job Corps. I felt a bit apprehensive as I didn’t know what to expect but fortunately for me it was amazing. The center, staff and students were great and the environment was conducive for learning. I quickly...
Job Corps Graduates already Employed and More to Come
The gym was full and there were no more chairs. Or bleachers. Or standing room. The place was jam packed on Friday, Feb 26 when 57 students graduated at the Alaska Job Corps in Palmer. Community leaders, friends, family, alumni, colleagues, employers and staff watched...
Kittrell’s CTR Graduates for the Week of January 4, 2016
Dashawn Sanders Dashawn enrolled at KJCC in May 2015. He completed the Office Assistant program with his primary certification. Dashawn has been offered a full time data entry position with a printing company in Winston-Salem, NC. Kristina Masters Kristina...
Job Corps Valedictorian Starts New Career
When Nichole Stubblefield graduated as valedictorian from the Treasure Island Job Corps Center in San Francisco, Calif., her instructors and peers knew her future would be bright. She is now working with the South Seattle Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Center....
Turner Job Corps Graduate Chases A Career Instead of Hoop Dreams
WARNER ROBINS — Keith Graves understands that when the final buzzer sounds on his sophomore season as the starting point guard for Middle Georgia Tech, his basketball career will be over. But it’s also when the rest of his life will begin. “I’ve had two offers to...
Owner of Mike Garcia Merchant Security, Inc. Inspires First CPO Class and U.S. Security Associates, Inc. Hires 7 Carrasco Job Corps Students
The first David L. Carrasco Job Corps Center class of Certified Protection Officers graduated on June 2, 2011. The graduation ceremony was held at the El Paso Community College. Barry Bogle, Director of the Law Enforcement Training Academy stated that these 14...