Archive for the ‘Let’s Move Campaign’ Category

Physical fitness is a priority for the students of the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center. Staff from Recreation recently held the ESJCC 5-K which featured 13 students and one staff. Runners had to complete a trip around the center six times. Congratulations to winner Derius who completed with a time of 26:10. The first heat. The [...]

  “If I can not win let me at least be brave in making the attempt.” A worthy motto for all of us, but especially for the 130 athletes who participated in this year’s Winter Special Olympic Games at Lost Trail Powder Mountain, high atop the Continental Divide where Montana and Idaho meet. For 32 [...]

ANACONDA, MT–With fellow students during a weekend recreational activity, Anaconda JCCCC carpenter helps polish one local favorite hangout–the ice rink at the Kennedy Commons Park.

“We really want to establish the ‘wellness and work’ connection with our students”, said Annemarie McCormack, Health Facility Manager, “our goal is for the students to see the clear link between work success and lifestyle choices”.

Students from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center participated with the Eleventh Annual Fine Arts Scholarship Benefit Concert.  The benefit was hosted at The Times Union Center  for the performing Arts in the Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall. The student volunteered at the request of Congresswoman Corrine Brown.  They served as ushers for the hundreds of [...]

Make a Difference Day is designed as America’s largest day of service. Every year millions of Americans reach out to help others. The day is an opportunity for Job Corps centers to establish new partnerships with community organizations and employers. Student from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center partnered with the North Florida Susan G. Komen [...]

Students and staff from the Milwaukee Job Corps Center participated in the 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk to support the Arthritis Foundation. The run/walk was held at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Participants dressed up with Holiday accessories, including jingle bells on their shoes. The students and staff were sponsored by the center’s Healthy Eating and Active [...]

Recently, “Walking a Thin Line” Trapper Creek Staff and Student leaders partnered with a local 5th grade class to teach confidence and leadership through “experiencial learning”.  While participating on Trapper’s Challenge Ropes Course, students were able to gain new skills in team work and communication which can be utilized in their day to day lives.  [...]