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Wind River Job Corps ranks in U.S. Top 3 for Outreach

The National Job Corps Association grades centers for their community and legislative outreach efforts on a quarterly basis based on points compiled for work completed. Each center must reach a minimum number of points to meet “gold” status. MTC (WRJC's management...

The Alaska Job Corps Center celebrates the graduation of 63 students

Palmer, Alaska—Some came from far away and some came from nearby. Either way, 63 students finished their career training at the Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer and graduated on Friday, Feb. 24. From Akiachak to Arizona, and from Seward to Scammon Bay, these students had much to be proud of on this very special day. Community leaders, friends, family, alumni, colleagues, employers and staff watched these students as they were honored one by one and received their diplomas.

ACHIEVING TOGETHER, BENEFITS ALL

It goes without saying that our staff have a very crucial job to train, retain and education our students. Treasure Island Job Corps has seen thousands of students come through our center, but for every student that shows up wanting to gain a trade or further their...

Little Rock Holds Commencement Ceremony

Little Rock Job Corps held a Commencement Ceremony for 90 students on Feb. 26. The commencement speaker was Arkansas State Representative Fredrick Love of Little Rock. Representative Love represents district 29 of Arkansas, which includes part of Pulaski County and is...

Winter Graduation

Leianna Sullivan was ready to be a leader when she arrived at the Joliet Job Corps Center. As she trained in the Security/MILCAP program and prepared to enlist in the U.S. Army, she also guided her classmates. She served as Chief Justice of the Student Government...

Why Fight?

In honor of Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Months and all those who have battled to save their lives, the CPP staff posed a questions to the 63 graduates: What will you fight for? In an environment where effective communication can be replaced with...

Congratulations, Graduates

Are you a hero? A hero has long been characterized as a person of distinguished courage or ability, someone who is ad-mired for their brave deeds and noble qualities. Heroes are expected to be anonymous, clothed in masks, tights and capes, and have the ultimate goal...