JOB CORPS When Scarlett Emerson claims that she started her career at Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center as a troubled kid, it’s hard to believe. During her tenure at Whitney, recent graduate Emerson (CNA, Pharmacy Tech) managed to complete two trades, served as president of the...
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Meet the Whitney M. Young Jr. JCC class of 2022!
It was a graduating class that faced obstacles like none other – and yet, they succeeded anyway. Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center celebrated the graduation of its class of 2022, celebrating 28 students who completed their trade education throughout the year,...
Scarlett Emerson named Whitney M. Young Jr. valedictorian
Job Corps was Scarlett Emerson’s last shot. “I was a problem child growing up. I made it to where I didn’t have a lot of options,” Emerson said. “If I didn’t come here, I probably wouldn’t have had a very successful life.” But that is a far cry from where Emerson...
Wind River Job Corps ranks in U.S. Top 3 for Outreach
The National Job Corps Association grades centers for their community and legislative outreach efforts on a quarterly basis based on points compiled for work completed. Each center must reach a minimum number of points to meet “gold” status. MTC (WRJC's management...
DARIONDRICK “WES” MOORE, NORTH TEXAS JOB CORPS GRADUATE, TAKES THE STAGE AS A COLLIN COLLEGE GRADUATE
An article was written about Wes in the January 2019 of the North Texas Job Corps newsletter when he had completed his first year at Collin College. He stood on May 17, 2019 in the Collin College graduate's line, adorned in the graduate's blue cap and gown with a...
Alaska Job Corps Center honors 46 graduates at graduation ceremony
When Peng Sue Chang, the graduating class speaker and an Alaska Job Corps Center Security and Protective Services graduate, spoke about how he overcame the challenges he faced during his journey to—and through—Job Corps, the audience erupted into cheers. While he gave...
Alaska Job Corps celebrates graduation of 77 students
The seats in the Alaska Job Corps Center gym were filled with students and family members from all over Alaska and even the world, many of them holding roses, carnations and other flowers, as they celebrated the graduation of 77 students on Friday, Aug. 25....
The Alaska Job Corps Center celebrates the graduation of 63 students
Palmer, Alaska—Some came from far away and some came from nearby. Either way, 63 students finished their career training at the Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer and graduated on Friday, Feb. 24. From Akiachak to Arizona, and from Seward to Scammon Bay, these students had much to be proud of on this very special day. Community leaders, friends, family, alumni, colleagues, employers and staff watched these students as they were honored one by one and received their diplomas.
A letter from Nancy Pelosi to Treasure Island Job Corp Graduates
Dear Graduates, Congratulations on your graduations from the Treasure Island Job Corps Center and to all of the families, teachers and community leaders who have made this day possible. You should be proud of the hard work and dedication you have shown to complete...
ACHIEVING TOGETHER, BENEFITS ALL
It goes without saying that our staff have a very crucial job to train, retain and education our students. Treasure Island Job Corps has seen thousands of students come through our center, but for every student that shows up wanting to gain a trade or further their...
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...
Career Preparation Period Graduation at the Joliet Job Corps Center
The Career Preparation Period graduation ceremony for the month of March focused on the enduring strength of women. Held on April 8, it honored the women on Center -- students and staff -- who have survived despite the odds. The CPP staff also paid tribute to the men...
Little Rock Holds Commencement Ceremony
Little Rock Job Corps held a Commencement Ceremony for 90 students on Feb. 26. The commencement speaker was Arkansas State Representative Fredrick Love of Little Rock. Representative Love represents district 29 of Arkansas, which includes part of Pulaski County and is...
Congressman Clay Gives Keynote Address at Graduation
Congressman William Lacy Clay from District 1 in Missouri gave the keynote address to the graduates of the St. Louis Job Corps Center and a packed auditorium. His address discussed what foot prints you will leave behind for future generations to follow. He praised the...
Winter Graduation
Leianna Sullivan was ready to be a leader when she arrived at the Joliet Job Corps Center. As she trained in the Security/MILCAP program and prepared to enlist in the U.S. Army, she also guided her classmates. She served as Chief Justice of the Student Government...
Bright Lives, Bright Futures: Joliet Job Corps Center Students Graduate from the Program
Students learn many lessons at the Joliet Job Corps Center. But out of all of them, perseverance is perhaps the most important one, said Lisa Bowman, valedictorian of the recent graduating class. “At times, giving up seemed like the easiest thing to do,” said the...
Why Fight?
In honor of Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Months and all those who have battled to save their lives, the CPP staff posed a questions to the 63 graduates: What will you fight for? In an environment where effective communication can be replaced with...
Collbran Job Corps Graduation
Collbran Job Corps Center had two prominent speakers at the October 2015 graduation. Both speakers had daughters graduating. One speaker is the superintendent of the Great Smokey National Park and the other is a former Collbran student and successful businessman.
Congratulations, Graduates
Are you a hero? A hero has long been characterized as a person of distinguished courage or ability, someone who is ad-mired for their brave deeds and noble qualities. Heroes are expected to be anonymous, clothed in masks, tights and capes, and have the ultimate goal...
Woodstock Job Corps Commencement: “If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It”
On Monday, June 8, 2015 Woodstock held a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2015 at 2 p.m. in the gymnasium. A total of eighteen students walked across the stage. Following a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by Woodstock...