JOB CORPS NEWS

Non-Res and perfect attendance special Lunch!

Security Students, busy at work on campus doing safety checks and monitoring the hallways.

Mental Health, Sobriety/Drug-free living, and Physical Health go hand-in-hand so we kicked off 2024 with this event to make health and wellness a priority for our staff and students. Chicago Job Corps H.E.A.L.S (Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles), T.E.A.P (Training...

Introducing Jocelyn Catalan, a dedicated student at the Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Campus. Jocelyn came to the program almost one year ago, not sure of what career she wanted to pursue. At first she was interested in the Certified Nurse assistant program but after...

Pharmacy Student Emoni Byrd completed her HSD, Pharmacy trade, Driver’s License and was offered a job at her WBL site: Pro Med.  

Apprenticeship Week The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps, along with Trinal Inc., hosted a 3-day event exposing students to the incredible opportunities they have once students have graduated from the Job Corps program. Companies and local unions were present. This 3-day...

Meet Deyanna, a proud Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps nationally certified pharmacy technician graduate! Her journey began in March of 2023 with a positive attitude, happiness, and a pure love for life. On her first try, Deyanna tested out of reading and dived right into...

Jason Dreis, Regional Coordinator at TCU/IAM, Advanced Transportation Training Program, spoke to the Chicago Job Corps students about the opportunity they have to attend the advanced training program. Advance training is offered at Job Corps campuses around the...

Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Student of the Quarter :Caila Hall! Caila arrived on center in late July 2023 and has been the shining example of what a Paul Simon Chicago student can be. Caila exhibits quality Career Success Standards that help her meet the challenges...

Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps celebrated National Pharmacy tech day by honoring our own students with outside speakers, tshirts and a special lunch.

On Friday October 20 the young women at Paul Simon Chicago Job corps gathered together for a Women's empowerment session called " She is". Our students were able to hear real life struggles and success stories from women in corporate America and female entrepreneurs....

To create awareness around September as Suicide Prevention Month, The Wellness department created a ‘Day of Play’ and hosted the Founder of Joy First Foundation, Katy Bee, to facilitate a Center-wide Laughter Yoga session. Laughter Yoga has been described as “A series...

Raymond Williams is our Student of the Quarter. Ray is known for taking his work seriously, trying his best and holding himself accountable for his performance. He sets the standard for our norms and values at this center. It is very easy to see how focused and driven...

On September 29, 2023 The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps hosted a Community Relations & Workforce Council meeting. The community organizations were updated on current events and updates within Chicago Job Corps. Community partners were recognized for their...

On September 16, 2023, Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps students and staff participated in the annual Little village chamber of Commerce Mexican independence day parade. The parade’s theme “Tu Mexico, Tu Chicago” focused on Mexican identity and culture with an emphasis on...

Meet Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Certified Nurse Assistant : Judy Barbosa! Judy was a Non-Residential student who came to our campus eager and determined to learn. Judy desired a better future not only for herself but for her daughter. Judy states that her daughter...

  For women by women is how “ Women’s Worth” was created. The group is lead by staff members Ms. Riley & Ms. Watson. The club was designed to empower,support, encourage and educate the women of The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps. This group has created a...

The student government Association & the recreation staff hosted the first Mustang Madness Basketball tournament part 1. The purpose for the tournament is to promote and reinforce communication skills, positive attitudes and behaviors, and to work and participate...

Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps staff and students celebrating Job Corps 59th Birthday!