Horizons Youth Services

To celebrate the 60th anniversary, students at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center slid into the weekend with some music, water games, and fun! #jobcorps60 #njca #vocationaltraining #wegrowpeople

Happy Internship Day everyone! At the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center, many students just like Pharmacy Technician student, Chelsea Berrong, seek internship opportunities (Work Based Learning - WBL) locally while completing their trade credentials. #jobcorps60 #Pharmacytechnician #Internshipday #WorkBasedLearning #wegrowpeople

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center is holding a Career Fair on July 30th! If your company would like to attend the Career Fair, please RSVP at the link below by July 23rd. https://lnkd.in/guWRZ3Fe #jobcorps #vocationaltraining #InfrastructureAcademies #wegrowpeople #njca

Join our team of mentors at the Milwaukee Job Corps center in Wisconsin. Apply today at https://tinyurl.com/mkejc Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefit package to include: Medical, Dental, vision, AD&D, STD, LTD, EAP, Employer Paid Life Insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, 3 weeks PTO to start and 12 paid holidays.

Milwaukee Job Corps Center’s Evan Nemecek serves as the work-based learning coordinator, playing a crucial role in preparing students for successful careers. Nemecek's primary responsibilities include establishing and maintaining partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide job placements, internships, and apprenticeships. These opportunities allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, gaining essential skills and insights into their future careers. Nemecek's commitment to student success is evident through his personalized approach. He works closely with students to identify their career goals and develop tailored plans to achieve them, including resume building, interview preparation, and networking opportunities. “Evan’s dedication to our students is unparalleled. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure they have the skills, experiences, and support needed to succeed. His passion for education and career development is evident in every partnership he builds and every student he mentors,” remarked Marlon Paige, center director at Milwaukee Job Corps Center. By providing students with the necessary skills, experience, and support, Evan Nemecek is shaping the future workforce and strengthening the Milwaukee community. #jobcorps #WorkBasedLearning #vocationaltraining #wegrowpeople

The Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps center in Simpsonville, Kentucky is hiring. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/eDNtQgaY Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefit package to include: Medical, Dental, vision, AD&D, STD, LTD, EAP, Employer Paid Life Insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, 3 weeks PTO to start and 12 paid holidays. #wegrowpeople #jobcorps

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center culinary students Isaiah Carter and DeAlan Daniels have traveled to Camp Horizons in Harrisonburg, VA for their Work Based Learning assignment! Carter and Daniels have joined the food service crew to feed campers ages 6-16 during their summer camp sessions. The 6-week work experience will help them learn on-the-job skills and expand their job outlook once they graduate. During their time off, both students have been able to enjoy the camp pool and explore the Shenandoah Valley area. This experience at Camp Horizons has also allowed them to work with 60+ counselors from 12 states and 8 countries. #jobcorps #workbasedlearning #vocationaleducation #wegrowpeople

Last week Milwaukee Job Corps Center held a staff vs student basketball game. The students were well represented by the recent Men’s Basketball Regional Champions. Although students won with a 7 point lead, the match was filled with impressive displays of skill and teamwork from both sides, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the game! #jobcorps #vocationaltraining #wegrowpeople #wegrowpeople

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center held an exciting all-staff training and teambuilding event at Main Event in Louisville! Staff members spent the first half of the day learning about priority issues, welcoming new staff, and announcing the employee of the month before spending the rest of the day partaking in teambuilding activities. At Main Event staff participated in bowling, arcade games, laser tag, billiards and more! #jobcorps #teambuilding #wegrowpeople

Milwaukee Job Corp Center hosted its annual Trade Open House for its staff! During the Trade Open House, trade Instructors got to explain their amazing trades and classes, and how they conduct their rooms. Instructors from each trade: highlighted the skils students gain, demonstrated the tools of the their trades, explained the self-paced nature of their courses, and explained what it was like working in their trade, and explained the potential job matches for each trade. This was a fun and educational day for all staff involved. Milwaukee Job Corps Center thanks the Career Technical Training team for the amazing work they do every single day for all the students and staff! #jobcorps #vocationaltraining #wegrowpeople