JOB CORPS The Muhlenberg Job Corps Center Health Career trades hosted a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. This is a blood drive that is not open to the public, but for student and staff participation only. Students who are enrolled in the...
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Muhlenberg Job Corps – Work Based Learning with Chamber
Muhlenberg Job Corps - Work Based Learning Success Story Ezra Taylor is a recent graduate of the Muhlenberg Job Corps program who completed a work-based learning assignment at the Greater Muhlenberg County Chamber of Commerce. Taylor completed the medical office...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Success Story -Miles to Success
Ricky Lofton is no stranger to the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. Lofton is a former graduate success story who completed the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) trade in 2012. Lofton now owns his own truck and recently stopped by the center to show current students in the...
Muhlenberg JCC hosts NOH8/Y2Y 5K Color Fun Run
MJCC hosts NOH8/Y2Y 5K Color Fun Run The Muhlenberg Job Corps Center NOH8/Youth 2 Youth Club sponsored a 5K Color Fun Run at the Center on Saturday, October 24, 2015. This organization is student driven for anti-bullying awareness and support to all against violence...
Muhlenberg Staff Leadership donates to Pathway of Hope
The Muhlenberg Job Corps Center continues to develop innovative ways to enhance professional growth opportunities for staff. Recently, seven staff were accepted into the MJCC Staff Leadership Program who strive to excel in supervisory and management positions. Each...
Muhlenberg Job Corps students volunteer to “Run the Pups”
On Saturday, October 24, 2015, the Muhlenberg County Humane Society sponsored a 5K Dog Run/Walk fundraising event to help support the needs of their furry occupants. The event raised a total of $600 and also made the community aware of the many adorable pets available...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Students volunteer Long Chapel Restoration
Two welding students from the Muhlenberg Job Corps are among 11 Job Corps students who are spending two weeks in Virginia completing Phase II of the Long’s Chapel Restoration Project. Other students represent the Charleston and Carl D. Perkins Job Corps centers. The...
Muhlenberg participates in 5K event for Law Enforcement
Friday, October 16, 2015, was an evening where many Muhlenberg County citizens came together to recognize and support local law enforcement officers. A special prayer ceremony was held at 6 pm and was conducted by Muhlenberg County Sheriff, Curtis McGehee. Following,...
Kentucky Job Corps Extravaganza
The Muhlenberg Job Corps Center (MJCC) along with all seven Kentucky Job Corps Center’s participated in the Kentucky Job Corps Extravaganza recruitment fair. The event sponsored by the Kentucky Outreach and Admissions/CTS providers and was held at the Owensboro Sports...
Muhlenberg Job Corps supports Happy Feet
Happy Feet 5K Glow Run It is that time of year again when the MJCC staff and students slip on their tennis shoes to get motivated for a purpose! On Friday, September 18, 2015, twenty students and eight staff participated in the Happy Feet 5K Glow Run/Walk event. The...
Muhlenberg Job Corps “Blocking the HATE”
On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, the Y2Y student ambassadors, S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Everywhere) Club and staff participated in a day of “BLOCK THE HATE!” Staff and students were given colorful ‘hate blockers’ aka sunglasses with peace signs covering the...
Active Shooter Response training at Muhlenberg Job Corps
Open campus environments present unique challenges as it pertains to keeping staff and students safe. Safety education and awareness remains top priority for everyone at the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. The center has developed a quality Active Shooter Plan with a...
Muhlenberg Job Corps recognizes Hometown Heroes
On Friday, September 11, 2015, the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center’s Student Government Association leaders held a Patriot Day ceremony at the county Veterans Memorial Center in Greenville, Kentucky. Student Cody Pardue kicked off the event by singing The National Anthem...
Muhlenberg Job Corps SGA educates about Patriot Day
On Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 the Student Government Association leaders of the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center reached out to educate young children about Patriot Day at the Muhlenberg South Elementary School. The five student leaders of MJCC developed a Patriot Day...
Muhlenberg Job Corps – Outstanding Graduate Placements
The Muhlenberg Job Corps Center is quite proud to recognize recent outstanding job placements of three former graduates. Hezekiah Potts (Norfolk, VA), Steven Simpson (Jacksonville, FL), and Kristofer Wirt (Memphis, TN). When students leave the program, they don’t...
Muhlenberg Job Corps: In Honor of Patriot Day
Robert Harris, United States Army Airborne Infantryman Robert Harris is a 2014 Construction Equipment Mechanic graduate of the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. On October 19, 2014 he enlisted into the United States Army and conducted his basic training at Fort Benning,...
Muhlenberg Job Corps: In Honor of Patriot Day …
Dylan Kalivas, Airman First Class, United States Air Force Structural Apprentice, Civil Engineering Squadron Dylan Kalivas is a 2014 Pharmacy Tech Graduate of the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. Kalivas started basic military training December 16, 2014 in San...
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center # 1 in the Nation!
Perkins Aiming for # 1 and # 1 they are, after spending the last 3 years in the top 10. Now Perkins is #1 in the State of KY, # 1 in the Region, # 1 HYS Center # 1 in the nation.
Muhlenberg JCC Celebrates 5th Annual Commencement Day
On Friday, July 31, 2015, Muhlenberg Job Corps celebrated National Job Corps Commencement Day. A total of thirty three students proudly walked the stage to receive their well-earned trade diplomas. The ceremony began with Student Government President, Jessica Tyler...
U.S. Representative shows Muhlenberg Job Corps Support
The Muhlenberg Job Corps Center was honored to host United States Representative, Ed Whitfield on Monday, August 3, 2015. The Congressman is no stranger to the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center, the Center considers him family. He is a friend and neighbor within the First...