JOB CORPS The Jacksonville Job Corps Center celebrated it's Spring Graduation on Friday August 24th, 2027 at the Hicks Auditorium at the Downtown Library. Councilman Reginald Brown was the graduation speaker, he brought a message of inspiration and vision to the graduates. ...
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Times Union Congratulates JJC Graduates
Cheers: Congrats to Jacksonville Job Corps grads Congratulations to the latest graduates of the Jacksonville Job Corps, which continues to tirelessly provide area young adults with training and workforce skills. Recently, 86 Job Corps students completed the program,...
JJC Student Volunteer With Feeding NE Florida
Feeding NE Florida works to feed children, seniors, veterans and families that struggle with hunger by connecting millions of pounds of rescued food to a network of over 180 social service agencies. Working with major grocer partners and with the help of volunteers...
C.N.A. Class at Jacksonville Job Corps Display Side Walk Breast Cancer Art
Think Pink Students in the Certified Nursing Assistance Class at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center made beautiful sidewalk art in celebration of Breast Cancer Month. The students made multiple art drawing on sidewalks all over the center. The class is also...
Jacksonville Job Corps Honor Community Partners
JOB CORPS HONORS Congratulations to several local companies and organizations for being honored by Jacksonville Jobs Corps for their great work across our community. The award winners were hailed during the Jobs Corps annual legislative luncheon, which featured U.S....
Jacksonville Job Corps Center Launches Y2Y
The Jacksonville Job Corps student leaders kicked off the week long national Youth2Youth initiative on Monday, September 14, 2015. Over 250 students and 100 staff members shared in this partners 4 Peace intiative. The week began with Y2Y student leader Troy Johnson...
Jacksonville Job Corps Celebrates 2nd Annual Legislative Luncheon
Congresswoman Corrine Brown at Jacksonville Job Corps Center The Jacksonville Job Corps Center hosted its 2nd annual Legislative Luncheon on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center. The luncheon began at 11:30 a.m. in the center’s gymnasium. ...
Job Corps’ charter high school to expand, serve more students
Jacksonville Job Corps' charter high school to expand, serve more students By Denise Smith Amos Fri, Nov 14, 2014 @ 2:40 pm | updated Sat, Nov 15, 2014 @ 1:00 am Photos Back Photo: 1 of 6 Next Will.Dickey@jacksonville.com Students work in the electrical trade lab...
Students Gain Value Experience from Ground Hog Shadowing Day
Ground Hog Shadowing Day February 13, 2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (JACKSONVILLE, Florida) This February, the Jacksonville Job Corps Center once again participated in National Groundhog Job Shadow Day (NGJSD), a national campaign that gives young people a new...
Congresswoman Brown Guest Speaker At CRC Meeting
Congresswoman Corrine Brown was the guest speaker at the Community Relations Council Meeting. The Congresswoman shared information about the Affordable Care Act and what it will mean for thousands of citizens. Additionally, spoke to other policy changes that was...
Jacksonville Job Corps Student Employed by Local HVAC Company
HVAC graduate Eric Royster was hired by Alpine Air Incorporated. Eric completed the program in May and was hired shortly after by Alpine. Alpine Air, Inc. is a Jacksonville, Florida HVAC contractor business owned and operated by Saundra Jones. They specialize in...
Center Presents Congressman Crenshaw with Appreciation
Center Director Kenderson Hill presents a plaque of Appreciation to Regional Director Jackie Smith for Congressman Ander Crenshaw. Congressman Crenshaw is a supporter of the Job Corps Program and it’s students. Ms. Smith serves on the Jacksonville Job Corps Community...
Jacksonville Job Corps Students Volunteer and Participate in the City of Jacksonville’s 911 Celebration
Jacksonville Job Corps Students Volunteer and Participate in the City of Jacksonville’s 911 Celebration Students participated in the National event by leading the audience with the pledge of allegiance. Students Thomas Pinkney Drucilla Young, Dondray Hopkins, Brandon...
Jacksonville Job Corps Spotlight on Excellence
(JACKSONVILLE, Florida) The Jacksonville Job Corps Center is proud to showcase their Faces of Success series. This series is designed to showcase success stories of Jacksonville Job Corps graduates. Student graduate from the program weekly but a formal graduation is...
Job Corps Teaches Student That Excellence Begins At Home
(JACKSONVILLE, Florida) Jacksonville Job Corps Center elected its first female SGA President in 5 years. Ms. Drucilla Young, a 25 year old Jacksonville native is attending the Jacksonville Job Corps Center to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Drucilla received...
West Corporation Hires JJC Student
West Corporation is a provider of technology-driven communications services. The corporations is headquartered in Omaha, Neb. and currently employs approximately 33,000 people world wide. Since its founding, West has invested significantly to expand its technology...
Volunteerism Makes The Difference
Students from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center have been volunteering at Dignity U Wear for over a year. The students assist the agency with sorting and packaging new items that are donated for families in need of clothing. In April 2000, Henri Landwirth,...
JJC Volunteer with Salvation Army Toy Shop
Student and staff from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center volunteered with the Salvation Army several days for the Annual Toy Giveaway. Students organized toys for several days, the toys were separated by ages and gender for children 0-12 years of age. The volunteers...
Empowering Communities
Ten Jacksonville Job Corps students participated in the city-wide Empowering Community Fair. The Fair was held at Mount Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, October 20, 2012. The event was organized by Mr. Micheal Laroche-principal at Sia Tech High School. Over 50...
Shop With A Jock
The Boselli Foundation hosted their second annual Shop with a Jock Christmas project for underprivileged children. Volunteers were requested from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center to participate in this even. The night started out with the students eating dinner and...