Education and Training Resources

The Iroquois Job Corps Community Relations Council luncheon, held this past week in the campus gymnasium, was a festive and informative occasion. Staff and student representatives had the opportunity to engage with community partners and tell them about what's new in Job Corps. Pictured (clockwise l-r) are Ziyon Joseph, Student Government Association (SGA); Danielle Kujawa Career Counselor; Tammy Tusken, Career Counseling Manager; Anthony Washington, Career Transition Specialist; and Stephanie Kellogg, Academic Manager and Mark Bates, Career Technical Training Manager. #jobcorps #careersbeginhere #JobCorpsJourney #thenationaljobcorpsassociation #CommunityEngagement

Janissa Legister of the Iroquois Job Corps Student Government Association (SGA) speaks at the Community Relations Council luncheon this past week. The event attracts community and employer partners from around Orleans and Niagara counties, who enjoy learning about the new things happening in Job Corps. Iroquois Outreach and Admissions staff Cachet Zahardka and Phillip Dibenendetto are pictured at the bottom left. #jobcorps #careersbeginhere #JobCorpsJourney #thenationaljobcorpsassociation #CommunityEngagement

The Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas Luncheon this week at the historic Elms Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Attending from the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center were, left to right, Elijah Mitchell, Susie Fisk, AJ Maitland, Lori Sams, Steven Ochieng, Jennifer Moore and Bruce Burnett. The Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center is operated by ETR #educationandtrainingresources and MINACT #minactinc. #jobcorps #careersbeginhere #JobCorpsJourney #thenationaljobcorpsassociation #StudentSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityEngagement

Iroquois Job Corps held its final Community Relations Council luncheon for 2024 this week, and the atmosphere was filled with a festive holiday spirit. Staff and student ambassadors present included (l-r) Bobby Sheets, ETR Executive Director of Center Operations & Support; Barb Sandstrom, Outreach Admissions and Career Transition Services Manager; Trevon Stringer and Jasmine Lewis, members of the Student Government Executive Board; Samantha Hilchey, Human Resources Manager; and Megan Piccirilli, Career Transition Specialist. #jobcorps #careersbeginhere #JobCorpsJourney #thenationaljobcorpsassociation #CommunityEngagement

Finch Henry and Westover sent groups down for this amazing event, with several students receiving job offers!

Staff and students from the Ottumwa Job Corps in Iowa braved the cold today to travel north to check out the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) advanced training program at the Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps. As part of the tour, they visited the Minnesota Transportation Museum, where TCU students interested in careers in the railroad industry gain additional knowledge and hands-on skills. It's a partnership that's on the right track and going places. The Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center is operated by ETR #educationandtrainingresources and MINACT #minactinc. #jobcorps #careersbeginhere #JobCorpsJourney #thenationaljobcorpsassociation #studentsuccess #TrainHardTCU

Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer Howes, Iroquois Job Corps' Employee of the Month! In scheduling new student arrivals, Ms. Jenn (pictured with Iroquois Job Corps Center Director Eric Seppala) displays professionalism, flexibility, and patience. She goes above and beyond to make travel arrangements and welcomes all the students, new and old, with a smile! We appreciate all that you do, Jenn. Thank you for a job well done! JOIN OUR TEAM! Current employment opportunities at the Iroquois Job Corps Center: https://lnkd.in/g6SV52df #jobcorps #careersbeginhere #JobCorpsJourney #thenationaljobcorpsassociation #studentsuccess #employeeappreciation #employeerecognition #employeeofthemonth

In June 2023, at the age of twenty, Jaysa enrolled at Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps in St. Paul, Minnesota. “I came to Job Corps because I needed a change. I was tired of the same routine and getting nowhere," she recalled. "Every time I applied for jobs, they’d tell me I didn’t have enough experience, even if I knew something about the work. I realized Job Corps could help me gain the skills and experience needed to grow, become more independent, and move forward.” She started in the Office Administration trade and, after completing it, entered Job Corps' Advanced Career Training (ACT) program at Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. She is in the business transfer program, having earned credits before coming to Job Corps, and will graduate with an associate's degree this month. Jaysa plans to attend Metro State University in January to pursue her bachelor's degree. Congratulations, Jaysa – we are proud of you! The Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center is operated by ETR #educationandtrainingresources and MINACT #minactinc. #jobcorps #careersbeginhere #JobCorpsJourney #thenationaljobcorpsassociation #studentsuccess #CenturyCollege

Treasure Island Job Corps, located in San Francisco, recently hosted a career fair that included the military branches and local area businesses. The U.S. Navy, Army, AvalonBay Communities, Bart Transportation, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and more attended the fair to inform the students of job opportunities to enhance their futures. The Treasure Island Job Corps Center is operated by MINACT #minactinc and ETR #educationandtrainingresources. #jobcorps #careersbeginhere #JobCorpsJourney #thenationaljobcorpsassociation #studentsuccess #CommunityEngagement #workforcedevelopment #careerfair

Oneonta Job Corps Academy partnered with the CDO Workforce and Otsego County Chamber of Commerce to host the Future Workforce Career Expo, which was held on December 5th at the Oneonta Southside Mall. Despite the winter snow warnings (not much snow accumulated), over 26 employers, colleges, and agencies attended, including Centers Health Care, Otsego County Civil Service, New York State Police, Aspen Dental, and At Home Care Partners. Students interacted with the representatives and participated in mock interviews conducted by OJCA's Career Transition team. Thanks, everyone! #jobcorps #careersbeginhere #JobCorpsJourney #thenationaljobcorpsassociation #studentsuccess #CommunityEngagement #workforcedevelopment #careerfair