Prestonsburg, KY March 2, 2018. Students from the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center held a classroom reading event with students at Porter Elementary on March 2, 2018 to celebrate the National Education Association's Read Across America Day 2018. Perkins also held a...
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center host College/Career Fair
Perkins Job Corps holds Spring College/Career Fair The rain did not keep the fifty-two employers and colleges from showing up for the Perkins Spring College/Career Day, on Thursday March 1st. This has become a yearly event at the center one in the fall and spring....
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Advanced Security graduate talks with students about his career
Perkins Advanced Security graduate Marvin Lockett, 24 years old from Louisville, KY stopped by for a visit. Lockett completed Advanced Training in Security & Protective Services in October, 2017 and went straight to training for the KY State Reformatory. Lockett...
Congressman Comer visits Muhlenberg Job Corps
On Thursday, April 13, 2017, the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center was honored to have a special guest on Center, U.S. Representative James Comer (District 1). Congressman Comer was greeted by members of the Student Government Association, Job Corps ambassadors, several...
Muhlenberg Job Corps hosts 37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
There were more than 2000 brightly colored candy filled eggs scattered across the Muhlenberg Job Corps campus, Saturday March 8th, as they held their 37th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. Over 200 children and families were not only excited to participate in the...
TCU Coordinator visits Muhlenberg Job Corps
On Wednesday, March 29th, Steve Brando, National Coordinator of TCU/IAm visited the Muhlenberg Job Corps campus to answer many questions sparked from curious students. Brando strongly encouraged the students to take advantage of the opportunities available through...
Muhlenberg Job Corps students get help filing taxes
The volunteers of the Muhlenberg County Senior Citizens report to the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center early every March to file student tax returns. On Tuesday, March 21st, the volunteers prepared a total of nineteen returns. Students earn the right to file by working...
Muhlenberg Job Corps volunteers Lakeside
Justin Ruetschi, Instructor Charles Chaney, Caleb Dunning, and Justin Harris Going on a camping trip is such an exciting adventure, but when planning those special family trips, you have to ensure the site is safe. Often times at campsites, Mother Nature can take its...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Y2Y St. Patricks Day
The Muhlenberg Job Corps Center Youth-2-Youth Club decided to have a little fun while celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 17th. Mr. Trevor Periard, Y2Y staff advisor went all out dressed as a leprechaun, passed out gold chocolate coins to students during...
Army Recruiters visit Muhlenberg Job Corps
On Thursday, March 9th, John G.Dills, Staff Sargeant/Military Recruiter for the United States Army pulled into the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center driving an interactive semi-trailer. At first, the students thought it was a former student visiting to show off his new...
Former Muhlenberg Job Corps Graduate returns to Encourage others
Before Mark Daniel entered JobCorps, he lived life to the fullest by riding motorcycles, running, and doing everything to the ultimate extreme. So extreme he even dealt drugs. His parents enrolled him into our program and he admits he detoxed during his first month...
MJCC celebrates Read Across America Read-to-Lead
Many children in Muhlenberg County celebrated Read Across America Read-to-Lead day on March 2, 2017 with Jan Yonts, the Greenville Mayor, SOAR, U.K. Extension office, and Muhlenberg Job Corps Center at the County Courthouse. Together, they sponsored a book-n-treat...
Muhlenberg Job Corps takes the Plunge!
The MJCC business community liaison and two students participated in the Muhlenberg County 4-H Penguins Plunge fundraising event held at the Central City Convention Center. The center raised $240 which is enough to sponsor two children for the school year. This...
Muhlenberg Job Corps participates in National Groundhod Job Shadow Day
On February 9th, Job Corps National Groundhog Job Shadow Day, Muhlenberg Job Corps staff and students had the opportunity to experience first hand at the workings of Kentucky government when they visited prominent leaders of the Kentucky commonwealth. Students had...
Muhlenberg Job Corps – MLK Day of Service
Muhlenberg Job Corps students and staff spend January 16th, Martin Luther King Jr Day, helping others. The center's Youth-2-Youth student ambassadors and staff worked throughout the day filling 191 boxes of food at the Hope 2 All Food Bank in Drakesboro, Kentucky. ...
Muhlenberg Job Corps – MLK Day of Service
Muhlenberg Job Corps students and staff spent Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, helping others. The center's Youth-2-Youth student ambassadors and staff worked throughout the day filling 191 boxes of food at the Hope-2-All food bank in Drakesboro, Ky. The food...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Angels in Christmas Spirit
The Bulldog Angels Club at the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center recently shopped for five local children to ensure they have a memorable Christmas morning. Each child will receive a new outfit, pajamas, toy, and holiday candy. The Bulldog Angels is led by Job Corps...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Center – Cross Fit!
At an all staff and student assembly, Mr. Donnie Johnson, Owner of P.R. Zone, presented Cross Fit Warrior t-shirts to the students who completed the training program at his facility. The Muhlenberg Job Corps Center Cross Fit program is led by Center Director, Eric...
Muhlenberg Students learn about Civil Rights Movement
Muhlenberg Job Corps students recently attended a free public lecture and book signing for John Lewis who is a U.S. Congressman (representing the 5th District of Georgia), civil rights hero, 2016 Nashville Public Library Literary Award Honoree, and author of the three...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Volunteers
October is definitely the time for hayrides, caramel apples, corn mazes, and pumpkin hunting in the crisp autumn air. Top leaders of the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center and Student Government Advisor, Joseph McConnell had the opportunity to witness these sights and...