Job Corps

Job Corps’ Youth to Youth (Y2Y) is a student-led initiative bringing students together to seek solutions about violence, drugs and mental health struggles in their communities.     Iroquois #JobCorps (NY) had some fun with festive crafts at a meeting last month while sharing ideas to improve their campus life and safety. 

This is what the Job Corps community is all about. ❤️ Students and instructors from Jacobs Creek (TN) and Flatwoods (VA) Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers came together to finish a home building project started by late construction instructor Aaron Buchanan.     “He’s the best teacher we ever had. He wasn’t even a teacher to us; he was like family,” said Caleb, Job Corps student. Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gQqAfRqc 

Gary #JobCorps (TX) alumna Madison is the first female journeyman lineman in Seguin, Texas’ history! For the required 8,000 hours of training for the position, Madison applied the skills she learned from Gary Job Corps’ Advanced Electrical Overhead Line Construction program. Join us in congratulating Madison on her incredible achievement! 👏 👏 👏 

Happy #EarthDay! At #JobCorps, students take pride in preserving their campuses—and the planet. How are you celebrating Earth Day? Let us know in the comments. 🌍 

John took a leap of faith when he moved to the United States from the Republic of Congo. With help from Lutheran Family Services, John was introduced to Job Corps. Though he faces a language barrier, John is working hard to learn English and earn his high school diploma. He has begun his career in construction through Pine Ridge #JobCorps Civilian Conservation Center (NE) in hopes of becoming a maintenance technician.   #CareersBeginHere 

Woodland #JobCorps’ (MD) Advanced Culinary Arts students have been sharpening their knives and their skills. Through a collaboration with Howard Community College, students earned their American Culinary Federation credentials and learned how to prepare kitchen classics. 

Monday was out of this world for students from Paul Simon Chicago (IL), Old Dominion (VA), Potomac (DC) and Iroquois (NY) #JobCorps campuses. They had a blast watching the solar eclipse and learning more about how the space industry touches nearly every other—from health care to renewable resources and everything in between. Their Job Corps training can be a launching pad to experiencing space and finding a career path in space! 🚀 #FindYourPlaceInSpace

“Job Corps has allowed me to be more open, to come outside my shell. Staff saw potential in me and motivated me to be a leader.” – Seth, Cass Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (AR) student.    Seth is a recent recipient of U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman’s award, a quarterly award that recognizes students for being champions in their community.     “Serving as both a dorm president and lead chef in the Culinary Arts trade, Seth exemplifies servant leadership, tirelessly ensuring that his fellow students feel welcome and supported on campus,” said Rep. Bruce Westerman.    Way to go, Seth! 🏅 

Gadsden #JobCorps (AL) Material Handling and Distribution Operations students toured the Technical Division of Gadsden State Community College. The professors gave students a brief overview of the admissions requirements to the college, specifically the HVAC and Carpentry programs, and the benefits of furthering their education.  

Loring #JobCorps (ME) Honor Guard students were recognized by the Maine State Senate while they presented the colors at the opening ceremony of the Senate meeting.     Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, presented the students with a letter of congratulations recognizing the 60th anniversary of Job Corps and outlining the many successes of the program in the state.     Students received an up-close look at how the government works at the state level and ended the trip by sharing their #JobCorpsJourneys with lawmakers and Capitol staff. #CareersBeginHere #JobCorps60th