The July 2015 Woodland Job Corps graduation ceremony featured Samuel McKenzie, Community Outreach for AmeriCorps, Robert Fronta, VISTA Program for Bowie State University, Dr. Clayton Steen, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management for Bowie State University, Danielle Perry, Congressional Staffer for Congressman Chris Van Hollen, and Deni Taveras, Councilmember for the Prince George’s County Council as the guest speaker.

The theme of the graduation was “I’m more than a conquer” to which former student and graduate Porsha Battle shared with the audience the principles of success, hard work, determination and setting goals. Also speaking to the graduates Tanisha Nixon, Center Director for Woodland Job Corps mirrored what Porsha shared with the graduates about not letting your past determine your future.

The center congratulates the 2015 class of the Woodland Job Corps Center as they continue to celebrate their accomplishments in their bright futures!