Delores, a Brooklyn native, came to Glenmont Job Corps Academy determined to succeed. She received training and certification in 2 trades and then was recommended for the ACT (Advanced Career Training) program and attended Hudson Valley Community Collegem (HVCC). As an ACT student, she finished her Associates Degree in Psychology at HVCC and will continue [...]

On the Road Again was a popular song by Willie Nelson many years ago, that is what Darius Phillips will be singing in a few short weeks. Phillips has just completed his Job Corps experience at MCDC and will be moving on to a career in the trucking industry with C.R. England Global Transport in [...]

Braun and muscle were on display at the recent Power Lifting competition held at the Central City Fitness Center.  Muhlenberg Job Corps’ team of seven students placed or won each division they entered.  They competed against other area high school teams and individuals.  The team was made up of Darius Phillips, 3rd place in the 160 to [...]

The young ladies of MCDC were honored with their annual Ladies Tea.  The Ladies Tea is a dress up event where the ladies learn about the art of being special.  Manners,  professional dress, interviewing skills and general employability skills are the topics of the day.  Jamie Wells, Senior Vice-President of Old National Bank was the [...]

Muhlenberg Job Corps held their spring graduation with ten students participating in the ceremonies.  Many of the graduates had family members and close friends to come and celebrate this special day with them.  Eighteen different career technical training completion certificates were handed out to the graduates.  Graduate Sha’Quallia Elliott delivered the commencement address.  Diplomas and certificates [...]

“In sports, you hear coaches talk about “Just put us in a position to win. We’re trying to take young people from low-income backgrounds and put them in a position to succeed – to win in life,” New Orleans BCL Randy Savoie told Kevin Fitzwilliam Saturday morining on WGSO Radio. “When you place these students around the Susan Spicers of the world (Executive Chef at Bayona), you’re giving them the chance to succeed.”

With the aim of helping students succeed in a competitive global economy, SkillsUSA brings industry professionals, teachers, students and hundreds of sponsors together to innovatively support student leadership and workforce development. Its mission is focused on guiding young members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA sponsors dynamic technical and leadership contests for [...]

The event was a fundraiser for student government association at Springdale, and students and staff alike were encouraged to purchase tickets for $1 to vote on their favorite. Each student was issued one free ticket for voting.
Students and staff eagerly await the results to be tallied, as the judges input as well as the students votes will be compiled and announced on Monday, April 30th at the weekly meeting for all staff and students at Springdale.
Despite the competition, all students and staff had a blast – and it showed. Between the sparkles, the smiles, the makeup, and shockingly, a little bit of Copacabana, the contestants showed the crowd they had what it takes to go that extra mile.

The Guthrie Job Corps Culinary Arts students were volunteers at the May 2012 monthly meeting of the American Culinary Federation in Oklahoma City. Yvette Curry, one of Guthrie Job Corps Culinary Arts Instructors was elected as 2012 President for the ACF. The students set up, help prepare food and help with the tear down as [...]