JOB CORPS Once center staff received word the first group of students would be returning on February 23rd collaboration and planning began on how students could be made to feel welcome as they returned "home." Due to increased COVID restrictions eliminating the ability for...
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Faces of Job Corps: Muhlenberg Job Corps Welcomes New Business Community Liaison
Jacob Groves will be taking over the role of business community liaison at MJCC. Groves, a Muhlenberg County native, has previous experience as College and Career Navigator at Madisonville Community College, and as Tour Manager for Brewco Marketing Group. He...
“Dress for Success” day at Muhlenberg Job Corps
Monica Gunterman, Health Cluster Manager, along with her staff held their 1st annual “Dress for Success” on Wednesday, July 24th. Monica and staff felt the health cluster department would benefit from the students going through the interview process while still on...
Muhlenberg Job Corps softball team setting the standard for their Conference
Muhlenberg Job Corps softball team finishes the season undefeated in the conference play this season. When Cody Perry, the Director of Center Life and MJCC head coach, was asked what he thought about this season, he said, “I’ve been blessed to be the head coach at the...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Keynote Speaker Danielle Marshall
Danielle Marshall, who is currently a resident in Lexington, KY, is native of Lake City, FL, where she was raised by her mother, in a single parent household. Danielle also resided in Cedar Park for a portion of her life, a neighborhood in Lake City that was not...
Muhlenberg Job Corps has its June Graduation
Muhlenberg had its Summer Graduation on June 27th. This graduation class showcased 25 students with several being awarded for their work effort while on campus. Tracy Marks and Michael Voss were mentioned as the two who have been accepted to advance training with...
Muhlenberg Job Corps showing that safety is a priority
Every year Horizon Youth Services (HYS) has a safety competition. The competition is based on Safety Committee meetings, Student Satisfaction Surveys, Safety Committee Inspections, and drills, along with several other factors. The Muhlenberg Job Corps won 1st place...
Heavy Equipment Operation trade not just for the boys
Muhlenberg Job Corps facility has noticed a rise in females taking Heavy Equipment Operation trade over the past couple of years. There tends to be a stigma concerning male and female in the Heavy Equipment industry. John Austin, HEO instructor, stated females...
Nicholas Mangione focus on a nursing career after Muhlenberg Job Corps
Nicholas Mangione started Muhlenberg Job Corps in March of 2017. Nicholas attained his Certified Nurse Assistant certificate while on campus and then shifted his focus to a college career in nursing. Nicholas began Madisonville Community College in the beginning of...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Center Director Speaks at the WKWB meeting
Peter LaFleur, Muhlenberg Job Corps Center Director, spoke to the West Kentucky Workforce Board (WKWB) about Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. The WKWB has a monthly meeting and lunching. These meetings are to discuss past and future business, as well growth and...
Muhlenberg Job Corps doing a little dirt work for the Muhlenberg Baseball Team
Instructors Chuck Chaney and John Austin jumped at the chance to help Jerry Hancock, Muhlenberg High School Athletic Director, on a project for the baseball team. The high school team and the Muhlenberg Stallions were looking to improve the dirt areas of the infield....
Former Muhlenberg Job Corps Graduates visit the Muhlenberg campus
2017 graduate, Isaiah McCall, stopped by Muhlenberg Job Corps to thank his former instructors. Isaiah completed the Heavy Equipment Operation trade and then completed his CDL in just thirteen months. Isaiah said that when he arrived at the Muhlenberg Job Corps he was...
Muhlenberg Job Corps Hard Trades Display Their Skills and Ability
The Department of Labor funds special projects for Job Corps every year. These projects fall under the Career Technical Student Training (CTST) heading. This year’s CTST task was not just your run of the mill endeavor, as this project would showcase the amazing skills...
Muhlenberg Job Corps April Graduation highlights several that shine
Muhlenberg Job Corps held its graduation on April 25th with 44 students graduating from the program. This class, like most, didn’t disappoint and had a few worth some honorable mention. DeTriawn Wade, graduate speaker, has returned to Memphis, TN, and plans on...
Muhlenberg Job Corps help Diversicare with the Wheelchair Parade
Diversicare, a nursing home in Greenville, Kentucky, celebrated Nursing Home Week with a little flare. One of the events for the week, is the annual Wheel Chair Parade. This year health trade students from Muhlenberg Job Corps spent their day participating in the...
Muhlenberg Residents land jobs in neighboring county through Muhlenberg Job Corps
When Brian Hancock, Muhlenberg BCL, invited Adam Lynch, Staff Recruiter for Perdue Farms for a tour neither knew what to expect. Adam Lynch said that he had no idea of how top notch the Muhlenberg campus was until his tour on April 3rd. Adam then returned the request...
Kitumaini Nturubika continues to succeed after Muhlenberg Job Corps
Kitumaini Nturubika, a refugee from Congo, found himself at Muhlenberg Job Corps in May of 2012. Kitumaini used his time wisely and quickly earned his high school diploma, a certification in Medical Office Support and attained his Pharmacy Technician certificate....
Muhlenberg Job Corps enjoys the “Taste of Muhlenberg”
The Taste of Muhlenberg event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Muhlenberg. The Rotary Club is a nonprofit organization that has annual fundraising events and service projects. The funds raised are then donated into the local community benefiting; 4-H Backpack Program,...
Muhlenberg Job Corps helped Olajuwan Meredith build his Career in seven months
From January 6 -September 29, 2017, Olajuwan didn’t waste any time building his skill level while at Muhlenberg Job Corps. In those nine months, Olajuwan said that he built a career and learned several new personal skills that have helped him become successful....
Muhlenberg Job Corps fishing club enjoys first trip of the season
Peter LaFleur, Center Director of Muhlenberg Job Corps, heads up the fishing club on campus. The club travels around Kentucky looking for places to cast a lure. The first trip of the season took place at the Kentucky Lake Dam. Peter, who is a very experienced...