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Success Celebrated at Northlands Job Corps Academy’s Graduation
From the opening Pledge of Allegiance to the climatic moment when 40 graduates tossed their caps into the air, Northlands Job Corps Academy’s graduation ceremony was a non-stop story of success…
AmeriCorps NCCC Visits Northlands Job Corps Academy
Northlands students had the opportunity to learn about the challenging AmeriCorps NCCC program…
Northlands Job Corps Student Government Committed to Action
Logan Barbosa believes that the more active the Student Government Association is, the better. And that’s not just talk…
Vermont Town Says Thank You to Northlands Job Corps
“The town was very pleased with the work they did. Their work was excellent and they did a terrific clean-up job. We were very happy to have them…”
Northlands Job Corps Students Help With Major Race Event
When the local Boys and Girls Club approached Northlands for help with the race, members of the groups Ladies of Success and Gentlemen of Success were ready to do whatever they could…
Northlands Urban Forestry Does Its Part to Be Environmentally Friendly
Urban Forestry students from Northlands Job Corps Academy had the opportunity to try a new type of chainsaw lubricant made from a vegetable oil base. “The only thing is that it smells like French fries!”
A True Lady of Success Leaves Northlands for Advanced Training
“I’m so excited,” Melissa said before leaving. “I’m proud of myself for making it this far…”
Exceptional Students Recognized at Northlands Job Corps Academy
In an effort to better reward positive student behavior and community service activities, Northlands Job Corps Academy in Vergennes, Vermont recently unveiled a new student ID system that includes a series of different levels indicated by color. The students with the...
Northlands Might Need a New Bell of Success
Northlands’ Bell of Success has gotten a workout recently. After the two latest honorees, it’s possible that the bell might be in need of repair…
Northlands Job Corps Students Paint Historic Library
The Bixby Library in Vergennes, Vermont is one of the most historic public buildings in the state. Its stunning architecture has captivated visitors for a century. With a central rotunda featuring a stained glass dome overhead, it's a very impressive building. That's...
Another Great Northlands Student Heads to Advanced Training
“My ultimate goal is to own my own bakery. Until then, I’m eager to get as much experience as I can. I want to get my American Culinary Foundation Baking Certificate, and then I’ll go wherever the road takes me…”
Northlands Job Corps Hits the Big Screen
The lights went down and the screen went up at Northlands Job Corps Academy in Vergennes, Vermont as a new student-staff produced miniseries was unveiled for its debut showing…
Students Learn Through Movement at Northlands
Walking into the gymnasium at Northlands Job Corps Academy in Vergennes, Vermont, you might be surprised to find a reading class in progress. Not only is it an odd place for a reading class, it doesn’t look like one, either. That’s because reading instructors Emily...
Northlands Student Says to “Never Underestimate the Little Guy”
When Ron Allen came to Northlands Job Corps Academy in August of 2009, he was, in his words, very much “the little guy.” He also wasn’t sure what he was going to do with his life…
Northlands Students Take Aim at Unnecessary Waste — “Café WRAP” a Success
Everyone has experienced times when their eyes are bigger than their stomachs, but when feeding nearly 300 students three times a day, uneaten food can add up to a lot of waste…
Northlands’ Jack Mayer Wins Notable Book Award
Northlands doctor Jack Mayer says he wasn’t planning on writing a book about the Holocaust, but a magazine left on his desk grabbed his interest…
Northlands Student Gets Way Out of Her Comfort Zone
As an Urban Forestry student, Molly regularly climbs 60 feet up in trees with a chainsaw. “It’s gotten me way outside of my comfort zone,” she said. “I kind of surprised myself. I’ve grown a lot in Urban Forestry…”
The Pies Fly at Northlands Job Corps Academy
Faculty and staff at Northlands Job Corps Academy in Vergennes, Vermont volunteered to be the targets of whipped cream pies…
Northlands and Edison Job Corps Centers — A Connection of Success
Regular readers of this blog know that Northlands Job Corps Academy frequently sends students on to advanced training at other Job Corps locations. One of those centers is the Edison Job Corps Center in Edison, New Jersey…