JOB CORPS Welcoming the introduction of our new Career Technical and Training Manager, Mrs. Megumi Layman, the Charleston Job Corps Center creates a splash with our trade building make-over of the Career and Technical Education building. Charleston Job Corps Students of the...
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Charleston Job Corps Hosts’ Art Competition
During the month of June, Charleston Job Corps' Joni Pena, Leisure Time Learning Coordinator, allowed students the opportunity to share their artistic talents . Pena, spearheaded an art competition of which the theme was “Self Portraits”. A total of 13 students...
Charleston Job Corps Alumni Continues to Soar
Rebecca Weirback was led to the Job Corps path after hearing about the programs career choices and professional readiness. Searching for something more sustainable from the ‘one-track of her everyday life, Rebecca chose a trade in Pharmeceutical Technology and upon...
Charleston Job Corps Hosts Virtual Commencement Ceremony June 25
Charleston Job Corps Hosts its first Virtual Graduation Ceremony on June 25, 2021. A total of 59 student graduates who completed the program from June 2020 through June 2021, were honored for their scholastic achievements during the ceremony. Our Guest speakers...
Charleston Job Corps Sin n Dip Contest
Charleston Job Corps held a Sip n Dip self-portrait contest which will be judged for prizes at the end of June. Students participated in our Plein-aire (outside) Sip n Dip contest which was orchestrated by Margie Clemmons and assisted by Joni Radcliff-Pena
Charleston Host 2nd COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Charleston Job Corps hosts' the 2nd COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on June 3, 2021. A total of 38 staff and students were vaccinated of which, most received their 2nd dose, however, several staff members requested to start the vaccination process. Nikki Hamm of...
Charleston Job Corps Carpentry construct wooden tool chest
Jongie Shelton called the Charleston Job Corps and requested our students to build a tool chest in order to store her father’s tools. Shelton was told to contact the Charleston Job Corps center for assistance. Her friend was aware of the Carpentry trade being taught...
Charleston Job Corps Earth Day Events
Graffiti Removal Charleston Job Corps planned several Earth Day events which were held on April 22, 2021. Charleston Job Corps students enrolled in painting, carpentry, and facilities maintenance trades were asked to volunteer their time for the benefit of our...
Charleston Job Corps Hosts Women’s History Program
Charleston Job Corps held a virtual Women’s History Program to honor the many achievements of West Virginia Women both past and present with the help of Julie Palas, Interim Executive Director for the West Virginia Women’s Commission. Our speaker of the hour, Mayor,...
Charleston Job CorpsStudent Success Story
Charleston Job Corps graduate, Antonio Garner, is building the career of his dreams. Antonio Garner of Richmond, VA, enrolled at Charleston Job Corps on August 26, 2019, where he pursued the Facilities Maintenance Trade. Garner, among all other Charleston Job Corps...
Charleston Job Corps Opens COVID-19 Testing Site
Charleston Job Corps opens COVID-19 testing site to provide student testing prior to entrance on center. Charleston Job Corps uses proactive measures to avoid the possibility of future exposure to center staff and students. A Pre-Built building has been installed and...
Charleston Job Corps’ Alumni Graduate Success
Ms. Kelly Clark graduated from high school prior to enrolling into the Charleston Job Corps Career Center with plans of continuing her education in the Advanced Training collegiate program. Ms. Clark is currently the owner and operator of Hey Girl! Hair and Beauty...
Charleston Job Corps’ hosts Virtual Black History Celebration
Charleston Job Corps' business community liaison, Nancy Shepherd, held the center's first virtual Black History Celebration on February 26. All Students, Staff and the Administration were invited to learn the value of black history and why it is so relevant today. ...
Charleston Job Corps Congratulates Graduates
Charleston Job Corps Students have been dedicated to their educational goals throughout these challenging times. The following students completed their studies while securing employment in their training areas. The Charleston Job Corps team commends you all on a...
Charleston Job Corps shows appreciation to staff and students
Charleston Job Corps Center allowed the spirit of Valentine's to motivate staff and students by showing appreciation as Cupid was in the air. The centers' Business Community Liaison, Nancy Shepherd, Center Director, Sermario Wiggins, Sr. and Human Resource Manager,...
Charleston Job Corps Employee receives the 4E’s Award for teaching excellence
Charleston Job Corps’ Health Foundations Instructor, Joyce Brown, received the 4E’s Award from Serrato Corporation on January 22, 2021. The award is awarded to employees who are exhibiting the 4E’s. They are nominated and a winner is chosen from the nominees. The 4E’s...
Charleston Job Corps Reopening On-Center Operations January 26.
Charleston WV- The Charleston Job Corps Center announced that they will be reopening for on-center operations starting January 26. The staff has prepared a resumption plan to ensure staff and students will remain safe through the process. The students will re-enter in...
Charleston Job Corps Alumni Journey
Yvonne Epps-Giddings, a 1969, proud graduate of the Charleston Job Corps Center, has excelled in life after graduating with her clerical trade. Ms. Giddings is currently employed at the Northern Navajo Medical Center as the Supervisor of Clinicals, Accountability and...
Charleston Job Corps, UBC and Make A Wish serve the community.
Charleston Job Corps' Carpentry Instructor, Tommy Fitzwater, along with fellow brothers of the United Brotherhood of Carpentry, partner with the Make A Wish Foundation to install a bathtub lift chair for a paralyzed individual. Brother Paul Lampkin, Lead Instructor at...