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Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that as of today, August 1st, we, along with Covenant Learning Solutions (CLS), have officially taken over operations at our newest Job Corps campus in Kittrell, North Carolina – home of the Bulldogs! 🏫🌟 We are looking forward to transforming lives and creating opportunities for young people in this community. Here's to a bright future ahead! 🚀✨Welcome to our family, #KittrellJobCorps! 💙 #JobCorps #EducationForAll #NewBeginnings #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityBuilding #OpportunityAwaits 🌟💪

Explore the distinctive opportunities at the #PittsburghJobCorps, home to the largest and most unique college program in the U.S. Meet Mukhammad, an exemplar of how we mold future leaders. In 2023, he earned his Associate of Science Degree in Business Management through our groundbreaking program. Mukhammad didn’t stop there; he's currently pursuing a Graphics Design certification while enriching our community as an Enrollment Navigator, guiding new students on their educational journey. His ambitions reach even further as he anticipates his Commissioning Ceremony with the U.S. Marine Corps to become a Lieutenant. Mukhammad’s story underscores the transformative impact of our college program, offered at no cost to students. “I feel so grateful for the opportunities provided by this college program,” said Mukhammad. “Now, I’m not just dreaming about the future—I’m actively building it.' #JobCorps60 #PittsburghJobCorps #JobCorpsLegacy #60YearsofJobCorps #JobCorps60th #60YearsofCreatingCareers #SuccessStory #JobCorpsWorks #CareersBeginHere #CCAC

Since Job Corps launched its Green Jobs training initiative in 2010, many new trades have been introduced. In Albuquerque, the sustainable solar trade is creating lucrative careers. Celebrate with us as we recognize two brand new solar trade graduates from the #AlbuquerqueJobCorpsCenter. Ephenetus and Hasting are both happy to show off their handywork as they look forward to bright futures thanks to their Job Corps journeys. 🌞🔧 #JourneyThroughTime #JobCorps60

Eckerd Connects - Prevention Services spent the day getting many surprises ready for our schools and students to help the feel welcome as the new school year starts....Here's a sneak peek. We are so excited to welcome students back.... #positivity #youth #prevention #BackToSchool #backtoschool #EckerdConnects #PoweredbyEckerdConnects

It’s been over 10 years since the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce became a community partner to #TurnerJobCorps, and that decade+ has turned into a resilient bond between the two organizations. According to Communications Director for the Chamber, Jay Houston, the Chamber wouldn’t be able to hold the many events that it does without the dependable support of Job Corps. Not only that, but Houston says that Turner Job Corps staff has always been willing to step up to help advocate for new jobs and industries for Albany, creating job opportunities for Job Corps 🏫students as they are ready to step into the local workforce. “Our friends at Turner Job Corps are incredible,” said Jay. “That’s the best word I can use to sum them up.” Houston recently toured Turner Job Corps with her son, to gain a personal perspective of the campus. Her 16-year-old son has ADHD and has decided that a traditional high school is not for him. In the tour, he showed interest in the 🔥welding trade and liked heavy equipment mechanics and tile-laying as well. “My son was so impressed as a student and I was so impressed as a parent because every time we talked to anyone there, whether it was a CNA student or someone in welding or heavy machine operations or any of the trades that we mentioned or that we were lucky enough to talk to, they were so proud of their trade,” added Jay. “Time and time again it was, my name is so and so and I’m a welding student and you should join welding because it’s the best trade out here. Every single one of the students had that same sentiment about the trade they were doing… We loved it so much that my son will be attending Turner Job Corps in the fall, and I can’t wait to see all that he learns and all of the ways that he grows at Turner Job Corps. From the Chamber, from me, Happy 60th Anniversary Turner Job Corps.”

Here's to 60 years of Job Corps and the many lives that have been transformed. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/journey-through-time-celebrating-60-years-job-corps-eckerd-connects-3vsie/?trackingId=poQM6acFS8%2BGtVniV7v9Hw%3D%3D

In 1970, Job Corps expanded its programs, adding more vocational training options, a move that enriched countless careers. Today, #JobCorps campuses have a wide range of #careertraining options to meet employment needs of high-demand industries such as construction, healthcare, security and protective services and so many more! #VocationalTraining #JobCorps60

Reflecting on a week of firsts: our first center and first steps of alumni like Eraune, Francisco, and Megan. Next week, we explore the expansion of our programs. In the meantime, do you have a student or alumni story to share? Message or DM us with your story or share it at goodnews@eckerd.org! #JourneyThroughTime #JobCorps60

Celebrating 60 years of feel-good stories. 34-year-old Megan Beam is the Career Technical Training Manager at #DenisonJobCorps. She is also an alumnus from 2006 and 2007. “I came to 🏫Job Corps because I was being bullied at high school,” said Megan, “and, had it not been for Job Corps, I would not have a 🎓high school diploma to further my education later in life.” After Job Corps, Megan went onto receive a college degree in Human Resources. She wanted to work for #DenisonJobCorps because she feels very strongly about helping the students there. “I couldn’t be more thankful to be back here,” said Megan. “I’ve been through a lot of what they’ve been through. I really want to see them succeed…. Happy 60th Anniversary, Job Corps!” #DenisonJobCorps #JobCorpsLegacy #60YearsofJobCorps #JobCorps60th #60YearsofCreatingCareers #SuccessStory #JobCorpsWorks #CareersBeginHere

Our heart always smiles when we are able to assist grandparents in raising their grandchildren! SM is so excited to be moving into her new home. According to her Family Coach, Christy Falls, SM is an amazing woman who has stepped in to raise her two grandsons. She is doing a wonderful job raising polite gentlemen and is grateful for this opportunity to provide a stable and beautiful home with the assistance she received from Eckerd Connects - Family Services! Congratulations SM, we are always happy to serve! #eckerdconnectsfamilyservices #fromhomelessnesstohopefulness #EckerdConnects #PoweredbyEckerdConnects

Francisco Sosa, a #PaulSimonChicagoJobCorps alum, now helps guide new students on their career paths, continuing the Job Corps legacy of mentorship. Francisco Sosa has worked for the #PaulSimonChicagoJobCorps since the year it opened 24 years ago. Prior to that, he was a two-time alumnus, getting his initial office administration trade certification just six months after starting at the Joliet Job Corps in 1997. From there, he went onto the Hubert Humphrey Job Corps for advanced training in IT. Today, Francisco is a student recruitment representative and believes his🌟passion for the program is helping youth find their way. “A lot of wonderful people have mentored me through the years,” said Sosa. “Now, I get to mentor new staff [and future students]. Look how far I have come. It’s a blessing to give back to these wonderful young youth. Happy 60th Birthday, Job Corps.” #PaulSimonJob Corps #JobCorpsLegacy #60YearsofJobCorps #JobCorps60th #60YearsofCreatingCareers #SuccessStory #JobCorpsWorks #CareersBeginHere

On Saturday Eckerd Connects - Prevention Services was at the #walterbutlercommunitycenter spreading some back to school excitement at the @alphakappaalpha 🎒backpack event. We are getting excited to see all of the smiling faces as we get ready to head back to school for an amazing 2024-2025 school-year. #backpack #school #youth #Prevention #EckerdConnects #PoweredbyEckerdConnects