JOB CORPS Cashiers, NC – Nestled deep in the mountains between Sylva and Cashiers, the scenic USFS Balsam Lodge is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a make-over. Throughout the summer and fall, exterior portions of the Lodge have been being restored thanks to the...
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Local Chamber of Commerce at Oconaluftee Job Corps CCC
"There isn't a single better way to get involved with local businesses than to host a Chamber on campus. With Oconaluftee, seeing really is believing!" said Business Community Liaison, Holly Krake. With this in mind, Krake planned out hosting the local Cherokee...
Cheoah Ranger District and Oconaluftee JCCCC Partner for Job Shadow Event
When I grow up, I want to be a ranger! How many young boys and girls across America dream of working in the great outdoors- afternoons on a forest trail or counting fish and wildlife by a stream. For 11 students of the Forestry Conservation and Firefighting program...
Student Dream Achieved at Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
After leaving high school, Bryson City, NC resident Joshua Hall was unsure what the future held for him. Without a high school diploma or job training, Josh knew his options were severely limited and that he needed both education and training to be successful in life....
Oconaluftee JCCCC Completes Massive Trail Project with Local US Forest Service
“This is the biggest field experience I’ve ever had in my life” said Travis Johnson as he hauled load after load of lumber down the steep stairs to the trail maintenance site. “I’ve done a few things here and there but nothing that helps so many people like this.”...