May 3rd, 2013
Springdale students and staff didn’t just celebrate Earth Day, they celebrated April as Earth Month! Although Springdale’s “Green Team” is active on center all year round, the team took April as an opportunity for education and outreach on center and in the community about environmental issues. The Green Team shared information for all staff and [...]
December 26th, 2012
On December 12, Springdale hosted a festive Holiday Community Dinner for the local community featuring a traditional holiday feast prepared by Culinary Arts students and the Food Services department. Guests were entertained by Timeless Trilogy, a local choir, as well as Santa Claus and his (student) elves. Over 125 visitors packed into the beautifully decorated [...]
November 29th, 2012
Frank Jozaitis knows what it takes to get ahead in the Auto Body Industry. As he’s been in the industry for over 30 years, he knows that it takes initiative, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to start at the bottom in order to get to the top. Frank is the Paint Trainer for [...]
October 25th, 2012
Springdale Job Corps students and staff make their talents count! On October 12th, Springdale hosted its first Make A Difference Talent Show and fundraiser. In between watching student and staff talent acts, the audience will learned about some important organizations that contribute to our community. Representatives from Snowcap Community Charities and My Father’s House shared [...]
October 2nd, 2012
Springdale Job Corps students made a difference to their communities in September. Approximately 20 students participated in two service learning projects over the weekend of September 1st and 2nd. . Students volunteered with the Oregon Humane Society, and also joined in with several other organizations to assist with the Clackamas River Cleanup. Students at the [...]
September 7th, 2012
On Monday the 10th, Springdale will graduate two Protective Services students already employed by Job One USA. Dalton Cummings and Leigh Hunt, who have both been enrolled at Springdale for nearly two years, will join 14 other Springdale graduates who have been hired by Job One USA in the last three years. Not only does [...]
August 14th, 2012
Springdale Job Corps student Christian HasBrouck spent the last six weeks learning about the judiciary system from the inside-out. Christian had the opportunity to complete his Work Based Learning experience with Multnomah County Judge Michael McShane. A protective services student, Christian at first wondered if what he would be doing would be trade specific enough. [...]
July 2nd, 2012
On Friday, June 28th, Springdale Job Corps students and staff held their annual “Junkyard Golf” day – a celebration of recycling, art, and fun. Students and staff were tasked with the job of turning the campus into “putt putt” golf style green, but the catch was they could only use junk material to create their [...]
May 15th, 2012
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.
August 8th, 2011
They’re No. 1 Springdale Job Corps Center earns top marks for 2010-11 By Rob Cullivan The Gresham Outlook, Aug 6, 2011 Jim Clark / The Outlook Shayne Sellers makes fruit pastries as part of the culinary program at the Springdale Job Corps. In the auto shop, Patrick Albertson, 23, is busy sanding paint on the [...]