Open House at Job Corps invites students, community to see programs available
Provided photo: This photo shows Iroquois Job Corps students at their graduation in August.
SHELBY – The Iroquoius Job Corps has a message for the community: The center remains open and welcomes more students.
There may be confusion about the status of the center after the federal Department of Labor suspended the programs in May, with most of the students at 99 centers sent home. However, a federal judge in June ruled Job Corps Centers nationwide must remain open.
The local Job Corps at 11780 Tibbits Rd. is stepping up outreach to welcome students. The free residential program is open to students ages 16 to 24 years old.
The open house is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is a chance to meet teachers and counselors.
“See the campus, meet some students, get energized about changing the direction of your future,” the Job Corps said in promoting the event.
The center can help students earn their high school diploma, and earn certificates in carpentry, brick masonry, electrical, CNA (certified nursing assistant) or CMA (certified medical assistant).
Those going are asked to RSVP at 585-344-6714.
