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Muhlenberg Job Corps has its June Graduation

July 12, 2019, 8:43 am
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Muhlenberg had its Summer Graduation on June 27th. This graduation class showcased 25 students with several being awarded for their work effort while on campus. Tracy Marks and Michael Voss were mentioned as the two who have been accepted to advance training with another job corps. This class had four students that have enlisted in the US Military. Roy Knowles and Nalavsia Hardnett both chose the Army. Eduardo Valenzuela will be heading to the Marines, while Quamine Salaam picks the Navy for his Military career. Ivan Clark, Roy Knowles, Dina Mukasine, Joseph Roberson and Eduardo Valenzuela were mentioned as students who have demonstrated exceptional accountability by having perfect attendance while at Muhlenberg Job Corps. Terrica Dixon received the Valedictorian award and June Wilder received the Salutatorian award.

Tracy Marks was the graduate speak. Tracey Marks has completed the Heavy Equipment Operators Certification. Tracy also obtained his Fort Lift Certification and OSHA Certification. Tracy is planning on attending the Advanced Training Program at Earl C. Clemons to obtain his Class A CDL, then aspires to open his own business.

Muhlenberg Job Corps would like to thank the graduates for their time dedicated to our campus. We believe they have all started on a pathway that will lead to success. We wish you many, many years of growth and success.

Front Row: Terrica Dixon, Dinna Mukasine, Celestine Muhawenimana, Jasmine Strogen, Nalaysia Hardnett, Ebony Howell Second Row: Joseph Roberson, Kalynn Ellis, Ivan Clark, Tracey Marks, Shakeem Newkirk, June Wilder, Third Row: Justin Beard, Austin Harrison, Aryn Brooks, Eduardo Valenzuela, Michael Voss, Johnny Johnson, Roy Knowles Missing From photo Khari Parker, Jesse Parrish, Michael Yonts, Quamine Salaam, Brokel Skinner

Front Row: Terrica Dixon, Dinna Mukasine, Celestine Muhawenimana, Jasmine Strogen, Nalaysia Hardnett, Ebony Howell Second Row: Joseph Roberson, Kalynn Ellis, Ivan Clark, Tracey Marks, Shakeem Newkirk, June Wilder, Third Row: Justin Beard, Austin Harrison, Aryn Brooks, Eduardo Valenzuela, Michael Voss, Johnny Johnson, Roy Knowles Missing From photo Khari Parker, Jesse Parrish, Michael Yonts, Quamine Salaam, Brokel Skinner

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Muhlenberg Job Corps softball team setting the standard for their Conference

July 19, 2019, 7:07 am
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Muhlenberg Job Corps softball team finishes the season undefeated in the conference play this season. When Cody Perry, the Director of Center Life and MJCC head coach, was asked what he thought about this season, he said, “I’ve been blessed to be the head coach at the MJCC for the last 8 years. I’ve worked hard on and off the field with my student athletes to build this program into what it is today. We’ve won our conference championship six years in a row and that’s due to the approach, we, as staff, take at the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center with all our students. We teach our students to be more concerned with their character because it is who you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are. This year’s team has focused on being a team on and off the field, always lifting each other up, not allowing negativity between themselves, and hustled to fix mistakes. I am proud of these students and all that they have accomplished on the field, and what I know they will accomplish beyond Job Corps. “

Michael Voss Job Corps student and softball teammate stated the thing he liked about this team is that whether you have played sports or never at all, this team embraced everyone as they got better.  Muhlenberg Job Corps would like to thank the entire team and staff for their dedication to the season. Working hard, along with working on soft skills, can definitely pay off in sports and in life.

Katherine Gardiner, Christy Sumner, Yennifer Tineo, Josephine Wilson, Austin Stout, Austin Wright, Damion Breathett, Brandy McGee, Matt Sullivan, Franklyn Kairus, Ivan Clark, Xavier Thompson, Michael Voss, Roy Knowles, Abraham Wrigley, Damion Dougles

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Charleston Job Corps Y2Y Hosts’ “Stop the Violence” Event

June 12, 2019, 8:25 am
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Charleston Job Corps Center Youth2Youth Ambassador’s hosts’ the Stop the Violence Event to help with the center culture by promoting peace amongst students.
As part of the event, we were honored to have our guest speaker, The Honorable Chief Circuit Judge of Kanawha County, Mr. Hollis Lewis.
During his presentation, Lewis left three guidelines for students to keep in the forefront of their minds for the rest of their lives in order to be successful.
• Always Be Professional
No matter where you are in life, what position or title you have, always carry yourself in a professional manner.

• Control your Emotions
Always have emotional intelligence. There is a difference between being emotional and having emotions. Mentally react without emotionally responding.

• Stay Focused
Your focus has to be on you. Keep 100% of your focus on you and where you are trying to go. Make sure you are the center of your focal point.
Lewis said, “We are living in the most distracted of times”. “Put your phones down, cut the tv off and take the necessary breaks in order to take advantage of your time, thus allowing you to think and prepare for your future”.

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“Dress for Success” day at Muhlenberg Job Corps

July 29, 2019, 12:02 pm
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Monica Gunterman, Health Cluster Manager, along with her staff held their 1st annual “Dress for Success” on Wednesday, July 24th. Monica and staff felt the health cluster department would benefit from the students going through the interview process while still on campus.

The students were graded on professionalism, certification, and people skills. Once graded, the students would receive feedback to help them improve their interview skills. The Muhlenberg Senior Staff, who participated in the mock interviews, then collaborated to choose the top two interviewers. Camri Mixon and Haley Townsend received the recognition for the top two spots, along with gift cards. Muhlenberg Job Corps would like to thank Monica and staff for putting together this event, in hopes of better preparing their students for future interviews.

Pictures from L to R: Camri Mixon & Harold Hayes Director of Finance & Administration

Pictures from L to R: Camri Mixon & Harold Hayes Director of Finance & Administration

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Charleston Job Corps Center has a new Center Director

August 1, 2019, 9:16 am
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Charleston Job Corps new Center Director, Mr. Alex Compton

Alex Compton, whose career with Job Corps spans 15 years, is the new center director at Charleston Job Corps.  Compton, who previously served as the career development director at Fred G. Acosta Job Corps in Tucson, AZ, started at CJCC on June 10.

Compton said that his decision to pursue a career in Job Corps was fueled by his desire to help others.  “As a young child, I always
dreamed about how I could impact the world, change the world,” Compton said.  “Job Corps became that avenue to change the world” by changing the minds, attitudes and futures of young people to “become productive, taxpaying citizens.”   Compton noted that many,
although not all, Job Corps students come from challenging backgrounds and often haven’t received the support they need to succeed.  Instead of seeing opportunities and possibilities, they often have focused on the negatives – what other people say they can’t do.
Through the structure, discipline and quality training of Job Corps, students “can see that they can do anything that they
stick their mind to,” Compton said.  The proof of that is evident when former students call him and catch him up on their lives
and their successes.
Compton’s approach to students is straight-forward – “no excuses.” As the new center director, Compton’s top priority is to
“improve customer service to our clients – our students. Improve communication with students, improve our level of commitment to our students and provide a high level of customer satisfaction.”  Part of that commitment to students is “the need to hold students accountable to follow all the rules and regulations of the center,” Compton said.
Other top priorities – such as operating the center at full capacity and improving in the center’s Outcome Measurement System rankings, which measure the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of center operations – are tied to that idea of customer service to students. “Improving OMS comes with improving customer service and improving our relationship with students,” Compton said. “Once you do that, students
change the way they feel about themselves, the center and their performance. They don’t want to let us down.”
Compton praised the staff at Charleston Job Corps. “Everyone here is extremely nice and willing to show me around.” A competitive person, Compton admits, “I like to win. I want a team that wants to win and believe everyone is on board in that desire to win.”  His goal is to make Charleston Job Corps one of the top performing Job Corps centers in the nation.
Compton also noted the importance of consistent management, leadership that is open to new ideas and perspectives and the retention of staff as key components in a viable strategy for success.
Charleston Job Corps has “a very beautiful campus – like a mini college campus,” Compton said, and stressed the importance of maintaining that campus.  A clean environment “says something about the pride we take in how we go about our business.”
In addition to the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center, Compton has worked at the Westover Job Corps Center in Chicopee, MA, the Detroit Job Corps Center and the Flint Genesee Job Corps Center in Flint, MI, serving in numerous positions, including career development director, career services manager, career preparation period supervisor and career counselor.
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Congratulations to newly weds who married July 26th

August 9, 2019, 7:35 am
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Yubitza Araujo-Avila and Justin Chambers married by Frances Shearin
Congratulations to Charleston Job Corps students and newly weds Yubitza Araujo-Avila and Justin Chambers, who were married July 26th at Riverside Baptist Church.
The ceremony was performed by Pastor Frances Shearin, who also serves as a career counselor at Charleston Job Corps.
Justin will complete network cabling in two weeks, and will depart for basic training in the Army.  Yubitza is enrolled in the Office Administration career technical training program and is scheduled to complete in October.

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Charleston students relay the message that “Job Corps Works”

August 27, 2019, 10:27 am
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CJCC Y2Y ambassadors attend city teen town hall meeting designed to get youth input on ways to improve Charleston.
Charleston Mayor,  Amy Shuler Goodwin along with state delegates, magistrates, other influential business owners and community members listened July 14 during a teen town hall as teens, including students from the Charleston Job Corps, shared their ideas of what is needed to make Charleston a better place for youth.
The teen town hall event, held in Charleston’s West Side, was prompted by several recent youth fatalities due to gun violence in the area. Concerned community members encouraged teenagers to share their opinions, connect with peers and propose solutions on issues important to them.
Charleston Job Corps student India Thomas speaks during the teen town hall held recently.
Several Charleston Job Corps students who also are Youth2Youth student ambassadors shared challenging life experiences and how they were able to overcome obstacles by embracing new opportunities.
CJCC students India Thomas and Antoine Gatling pointed to the Job Corps program as a vehicle to open new opportunities for them and give them direction in their life and career goals.
Prior to enrolling at Charleston Job Corps, Thomas said she felt she didn’t have the support and encouragement she needed to become a better version of herself. She feels that coming to Charleston Job Corps was a great decision and she can already see new opportunities to improve her life.  Student Antoine Gatling said he too had fallen victim to street life, finally suffering a terrible loss because of gun violence. That traumatic experience led to his decision to make a change for the better by enrolling at Charleston Job Corps.
The Y2Y ambassadors are interested in creating a peer-to-peer forum at Charleston Job Corps to offer students support as they heal from past traumatic experiences, promote discussion of and solutions to issues such as bullying, and encourage emotional, mental and physical healing and growth and camaraderie among fellow students.
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WV Telcom seeking employees at Charleston Job Corps Center

September 5, 2019, 6:00 am
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WV Telcom visited the Charleston Job Corps Center on Aug 27, to speak with students who are near completing the Network Cabling trade.    The representatives spoke with students about employability, necessary entrance skills and also expressed the availability of full time employment.
Charleston Job Corps student, Silas Cardin, has been hired by WV Telcom in a full-time employment position.  Cardin is to complete his tenure with Charleston Job Corps by the end of October.

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Charleston Job Corps student goes from WBL to part-time Employee

September 6, 2019, 1:03 pm
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As of August 20, 2019, Tori Goodman has a lot to smile about.
Tori came to the Charleston Job Corps Center looking for a new path and direction.  She completed both the Office Administration, Network Cabling Installation and is currently enrolled at Bridge Valley Community and Technical College in the cyber security program as a full-time student.
Well, if you think that’s enough, she has also acquired part-time employment with the Herbert C Henderson Office of Minority Affairs of the Governor’s Office, as a Receptionist.
Tori gained employment through her experience from her work based learning assignment.  She was asked to return for an extended six weeks after the initial placement, and is now a paid part-time employee.

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Charleston Job Corps student joins the Union

September 9, 2019, 6:15 am
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Da’shawn Sykes, a current student in Charleston Job Corps’ painting program operated by the Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), recently completed several painting assignments in the community as a part of his work-based learning. His work ethic and skills, reported by those who were supervising him in those community service projects, have led new opportunities for additional training and a promising career with the union.
Sykes has been accepted into the apprenticeship program of IUPAT, starting immediately, and is now officially part of IUPAT District Council #53. His first union assignment is working for a union contractor on projects for the Department of Highways. He will be assisting with building and painting garages. Once that assignment is complete, he will be assigned to other projects.
The three-year apprenticeship program combines on-the-job and classroom training. First-year apprentices are paid 60% of the journeyman wage but have the same benefit package, which includes pension, health and life insurance. They also have the opportunity to continue in the program toward journeyman status.
To move to the second level of the apprenticeship program, each apprentice must complete 1000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of classroom training at the DC# 53 training center in Weston, WV. Classroom training is offered in most IUPAT trades, including drywall finishing, commercial and industrial painting and glazing.
With the completion of each level, apprentices receive a 10% raise until they complete the apprenticeship program and reach journeyman status.
Sykes is in the final phase of his job training at Charleston Job Corps, and will begin a training class through IUPAT at the Weston training center when he completes his painting program here at CJCC.
During his training at Charleston Job Corps, Sykes served as the painting program’s shop foreman and worked on community painting projects at the Bream Church and the West Virginia Breast Health Initiative.
Originally from Richmond, VA, Sykes plans to relocate to West Virginia to complete the apprenticeship program with IUPAT and become a journeyman painter.
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Charleston Job Corps Student Join “Omega Gents” Mentoring Program

September 17, 2019, 11:41 am
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Charleston Job Corps student became a part of the Omega Gents.  The purpose of the Gents Mertoring Initiative is to empower young males to succeed in life.   This workshop is based on social learning, wherein the mentors (Brothers of Xi Alpha and Theta Psi unincorporated chapters of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.) will provide big brother figures, role models, father figures and/or life coaches for the mentees.  The mentors will help the mentees navigate in the areas of manhood, perseverance, community activism and also assist in obtaining scholarships to help those in the pursuit of knowledge by making lifelong-learning a priority.

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Faces of Job Corps: Muhlenberg Job Corps Welcomes New Business Community Liaison

September 18, 2019, 9:16 am
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Jacob Groves will be taking over the role of business community liaison at MJCC.  Groves, a Muhlenberg County native, has previous experience as College and Career Navigator at Madisonville Community College, and as Tour Manager for Brewco Marketing Group.  He completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky, and is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at Murray State University.

“I believe my education as well as prior experience makes me a great fit for this role, and I look forward to all that the position may entail.  I am eager to form new connections as well as revive relationships in Muhlenberg County to build community partnerships, and to promote our programs,” says Groves.

The primary role of Business Community Liaison is to help build bridges between Job Corps and employers, legislators, educators, and other members of the community.  Other job duties include targeting potential students, and helping them get started at Job Corps.  Groves officially took over the role on Sept. 4.

The Muhlenberg Job Corps has immediate openings for individuals aged 16-24.  Individuals that continue their education program through Job Corps will be eligible to complete their high school education, earn college credits, as well as train in areas such as Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Welding, Commercial Driver’s License – Class B, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, among others.

For individuals interested in the Job Corps Program, they can contact Jacob Groves at Groves.Jacob@jobcorps.org or by calling at (270) 377-3269.

Jacob Groves, New Business Community Liaison

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No Distance Far Enough to Chase Your Dreams. University bound.

September 26, 2019, 12:26 pm
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Kyla is creating a new path with what she's learned here and headed to college.

Kyla is no stranger to hard work and understands self-discipline. She initially traveled 77 miles by bus to L.A Job Corps with her parents to enroll in the program. She heard about Job Corps from your mother, an alumni of Job Corps whom completed Culinary in San Bernadino.  As a smart young woman, Kyla graduated high school a year early  and wanted to become a CNA. But to try a different career path, she went into the HBI- Home Builders Institute program to undergo training for Facilities Maintenance. While in the HBI Facilities maintenance training, she earned her HazWhopper, DOT, OSHA Certifications and a forklift license in 6 months and was 1 of 4 females in  class of 20 students.
On weekends she worked a temp-job at a hazardous waste company as a Traffic Controller, guiding incoming traffic that contained hazardous waste and operated forklift to moved hazardous waste for proper disposal.  Kyla also worked at Baskin Robbins  for part-time leisure employment after school or on weekends.
Thinking hard about her future plans at the completion of her trade, she decided to apply to Langston University late Spring, and got accepted the same week! Kyla actually heard about Langston University from a coworker that recommended she attended.
What allured Kyle to the university was getting out of California and to “really be independent and try new things.”  She said “Since I’m 18, I can’t just run home, I need to do things for myself.”  So Kyla decided to pursue major in the Sciences because she came to the realization that she would like to become a Neurologist.
While in college, Kyla plans to join the Army after enrolling in the ROTC on campus to then utilize military funding for higher education.  Way to go Kyla!
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Job Corps Alumni Promoted as Regional Coordinator of TCU/IAM Advanced Training Program

September 26, 2019, 4:07 pm
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Mr. Dickinson,Regional Coordinator TCU/IAM Advanced Training Program

Certificate of Recognition from Congressman Jimmy Gomez of the 34th Congressional District

Mr. Dickinson, a hard working staff member, was the Lead Coordinator of the TCU/IAM Advanced Training Program at Los Angeles Job Corps Center and was recently promoted as the new Regional Coordinator of the TCU/IAM Advanced Training Program of California. He reminds people that he not only “believes in the program” but is “a product of the program.” After graduating from Job Corps years ago, he has continued to help hundreds of students graduate from L.A Job Corps and the TCU/IAM Advanced Training Program by being a positive role model. He truly exemplifies the morals and values that help young people succeed.

As soon as the Business & Community Liaison of L.A Job Corps got wind of his promotion and last formal day on center, she wanted to make sure he was presented with certificates recognizing him for his outstanding work and contributions to their center.

At the weekly student business meeting on center, the Business & Community Liaison of L.A Job Corps presented Mr. Dickinson with two certificates of recognition during his last full week on center. One certificate was from their a L.A City Councilman and the other was from their U.S Representative, Congressman Jimmy Gomez.

That day, many of the attendees were able to see important it was to highlight the achievements of outstanding staff because they often make some of the biggest differences in lives of Job Corps students.

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Carpentry Trade student’s from Charleston Job Corps collaborate with KML Carpenters Local 439 and Make A Wish Foundation on a project for a local child.

September 30, 2019, 11:18 am
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Nine carpentry trainees from Charleston Job Corps, along with their instructor, Tommy Fitzwater, were asked by the Carpenters Local Union 439 to help with a project the Make A Wish Foundation had planned for a disabled child in Procious, WV. The child was born with physical limitations. Most families who are contacted by Make A Wish Foundation will be sent on an exotic or luxuries trip for a week but this local family asked for a pool instead so that the child they adopted with physical limitations would have the opportunity to enjoy playing in a pool every summer and utilizing the pool for future therapy/ exercise to improve his physical capabilities. They foundation granted their wish and provided the family with an above ground pool. Unfortunately, the child was unable to conveniently get into the pool due to physical limitations. The local Carpenters union was contacted by the foundation to provide a deck around the pool. The carpenters union then contacted CJCC carpentry instructor, Tommy Fitzwater, and asked if he and his students would be willing to take on the project. Nine students worked on the deck for two days (9/19/19-9/20/19) and were able to complete the project. The students enjoyed the experience and the little boy was thrilled to have easy access to his new pool thanks to the carpentry students at CJCC.
Students involved in the project are as follows: Rachel Arkenbout, Christopher Botts, Benjamin Callender, Jayquan Downing, Jeremy Jenkins, Samuel Rollins, Fredis Sorto, James Brown and Nicholas Hendrix

Carpentry Trade student’s collaborate with KML Carpenters Local 439 and Make A Wish Foundation on a project for a local child. Nine carpentry trainees along with their instructor, Tommy Fitzwater, were asked by the Carpenters Local Union 439 to help with a project the Make A Wish Foundation had planned for a disabled child in Procious, WV. The child was born with physical limitations. Most families who are contacted by Make A Wish Foundation will be sent on an exotic or luxuries trip for a week but this local family asked for a pool instead so that the child they adopted with physical limitations would have the opportunity to enjoy playing in a pool every summer and utilizing the pool for future therapy/ exercise to improve his physical capabilities. They foundation granted their wish and provided the family with an above ground pool. Unfortunately, the child was unable to conveniently get into the pool due to physical limitations. The local Carpenters union was contacted by the foundation to provide a deck around the pool. The carpenters union then contacted CJCC carpentry instructor, Tommy Fitzwater, and asked if he and his students would be willing to take on the project. Nine students worked on the deck for two days (9/19/19-9/20/19) and were able to complete the project. The students enjoyed the experience and the little boy was thrilled to have easy access to his new pool thanks to the carpentry students at CJCC. Students involved in the project are as follows: Rachel Arkenbout, Christopher Botts, Benjamin Callender, Jayquan Downing, Jeremy Jenkins, Samuel Rollins, Fredis Sorto, James Brown and Nicholas Hendrix

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Insights Outreach and Admissions hosts’ Block Party style Career Fair

September 30, 2019, 11:24 am
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Insights Outreach and Admission in collaboration with Charleston Job Corps Center held a block party/career fair on the west side of Charleston on September 20.  The block party included food, drinks, games, music provided by Say Uncle Entertainment, and vendors.  Area vendor on-site to name a few were:  Human Resource Development Foundation (HRDF), WV Troopers Association, Charleston Police Department, WV Sherriff Department and the  United States Army.
The purpose of the event was to bring Job Corps awareness to the City of Charleston.  Ebony Kelso, the OA/CTS Lead, orchestrated the event with hopes of bringing Job Corps to the community.  The reason for the block party style event was to reach students in   their neighborhood.  One of the barriers we face with recruiting is our location.  There is no public transportation, which enables many area students to visit the campus.   Kelso said, “Bringing the information to the community will enable us to reach potential students who otherwise may not have a means of transportation.
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North Texas Job Corps Students Head to Advanced Training Programs

October 4, 2019, 4:04 pm
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Terrell Kinlaw

Wesley Hausey

Two North Texas Job Corps graduates are taking the next step to ensure successful futures by enrolling in advanced training programs offered by Job Corps.  Wesley Hausey completed the electrical trade and was accepted into the Smart Grid advanced training program at Oneonta Job Corps Academy in New York.  Hausey said “I came to North Texas Job Corps because I was unemployed and essentially homeless.  My dad told me about the Job Corps program and I signed up.  Electrical helped me prepare for advanced training by teaching me everything I need to know going into it.”  His goals include getting “a good paying job after advanced training so I can start the next chapter of my life.  My future goal is to keep on learning–that way I will always have a back-up plan.”

North Texas Job corps is one of 123 Job Corps programs in the United States funded by the Department of Labor.  NTJC is a residential facility where youth ages 16-24 train in the 15 different trades offered and can also obtain their High School diploma or High School Equivalent.  CAREERS BEGIN HERE…

Terrell Kinlaw also completed the electrical trade.  His advanced training plan aligned with his goal to become a diesel mechanic.  He was accepted at the Clearfield Job Corps automotive program.  Kinlaw worked in warehousing before enrolling at North Texas Job Corps but wanted a better job and more opportunities to advance.  “I have had a great experience at North Texas Job Corps and plan to do the same at the Clearfield Job Corps,” Kinlaw said.  “I want to get a great diesel mechanic job or engineering.

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Charleston Job Corps visits Lincoln County High School

October 10, 2019, 10:23 am
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Charleston’s  BCL, Nancy Shepherd, presented to parents and students during an evening training session at Lincoln County High School on October 1, 2019. Charleston Job Corps  partnered with the Workforce Investment Board of Region 2,  in an endeavor to enlighten current students of opportunities to further their education upon graduation.  Students where also introduced to the Financial Aid process for those who are planning to attend a traditional college setting.

These sessions will be held at fifteen (15) schools in the Kanawha Valley for the month of October.   Talks with the Workforce Investment Board for Region 3 are in the works to continue this training for Kanawha County Schools.  Three students inquired further after the presentation.

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Muhlenberg Job Corps Celebrates 29 Graduates in November Commencement

November 13, 2019, 8:56 am
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Bottom Row (L-R): Jacob Mills, Cadie Davis, Mugisha Fidele, Nsanzamahoro Nsengiyumva, Kendarious Mchone, Rebecca Rodriguez, Enia Cantero, Camri Mixon Second Row (L-R): Rebecca Mahoro, Joshua Nipper, Anthony Lopez, Ambernique Irby Third Row (L-R): Katherine Gardiner, Zachery Floyd, Jamie Reed, Bosco Nsengiyumva, Anyssa Williams, Travon Hill, Haley Townsend Fourth Row (L-R): Christian Cupp, Austin East, Alexander Huddleston, Dante Parker-Rivera, Christopher Edwards, Isaiah Santiago, Daniel Scott Back Row (L-R): Charles Hawthorne, Leon Bowery, Rashwan Glenn-Toney

Muhlenberg Job Corps celebrated the accomplishments of 29 graduates on November 6th with ceremonies at the center.  Graduates shared their big moment with family members, students, and staff that attended the ceremony.

Graduate speaker, Katherine Gardiner, completed the Medical Office Support curriculum, passed the National Health Association Certification, the Electronic Health Records Certification, and attended Madisonville Community College.  She plans to move back to home and complete her Bachelor’s Degree at Daytona State College.

Keynote speaker Molly Deahl, Business Liaison for the Pennyrile Area Development District, spoke to students about following their own timeline, and that life doesn’t always have to go as planned.  Mrs. Deahl shared a quote from Ellen DeGeneres saying, “Follow your passion, stay true to yourself, and never follow someone else’s path – unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path.  Then by all means follow that path.”

Salutatorian honors went to Ms. Cadie Davis as she excelled in achieving her high school diploma and completing her pharmacy technician trade.  Valedictorian Ms. Camri Mixon was recognized for her outstanding skills as she completed her Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), phlebotomy technician, and EKG technician trades.

Congratulations to Muhlenberg Job Corps graduates:  Leon Bowery, Construction Equipment Mechanic (CEM); Enia Cantero, Medical Office Support (MOS) Christian Cupp, High School Diploma (HSD), Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO); Cadie Davis, HSD, Pharmacy Technician; Austin East, Welding; Christopher Edwards, HSD, Commercial Driver’s License-Class B (CDL-B); Mugisha Fidele, HSD, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); Zachery Floyd, HSD, MOS; Katherine Gardiner, MOS, Madisonville Community College student; RaShawn Glenn-Toney, HSD, HEO; Charles Hawthorne, HSD, CEM; Travon Hill, Pharmacy Technician; Alexander Huddleston, HSD, CEM, & Welding; Ambernique Irby, Pharmacy Technician; Anthony Lopez, HSD, CEM; Rebecca Mahoro, HSD, MOS; Kendarious McHone, CDL-B; Jacob Mills, Pharmacy Technician; Camri Mixon, CMA, Phlebotomy Technician, & Electrocardiogram Technician; Joshua Nipper, HSD, CEM; Bosco Nsengiyumva, HSD, MOS; Nsanzamahoro Nsengiyumva, HSD, HEO; Dante Parker-Rivera, CDL-B; Jamie Reed, HSD, MOS; Rebecca Rodriguez, CNA; Daniel Scott, CDL-B; Isaiah Santiago, HSD, Welding; Haley Townsend, HSD, CNA; and Anyssa Williams, HSD, MOS.

For these graduates, the commencement ceremony marked the end of their training at Muhlenberg Job Corps, while also reminding students that they can choose their own path to personal success.

The Muhlenberg Job Corps offers career training in eight health and hard trade fields to eligible youth between the ages of 16 and 24.  A High School Diploma program is also available to those needing to complete high school.  The program is free to those that meet the eligibility guidelines.  If you are interested in learning more about the program, call (270) 377-3269.

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Foodie Fest a Great Success with Volunteer Efforts of Charleston Job Corps Student

November 18, 2019, 7:12 am
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Twelve Charleston Job Corps students accompanied by the BCL, Nancy Shepherd volunteer during the annual Foodie Fest fundraising event hosted by the YWCA of Charleston at the Beni Kedem Temple.

Though, not your Mother’s Thanksgiving! Charleston’s appetite for fun, featuring the unique fusion of one-of-a-kind culinary creations with traditional comfort foods created by local celebrity chefs. Proceeds benefit YWCA Sojourner’s Shelter for Homeless Women & Families.

The YWCA Charleston is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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