Iroquois Job Corps campus celebrates 60th anniversary of program

Provided photos: Students at the Iroquois Job Corps Center learn in programs for brick masonry, carpentry, electrical, commercial painting, clinical  medical assistant and certified nursing assistant.

Press Release, Iroquois Job Corps

MEDINA – The Iroquois Job Corps Center is thrilled to join more than 120 Job Corps campuses across the country in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Job Corps program.  This momentous achievement is marked by millions of young people whose lives have been forever changed because of the transformative nature of the program.

Born out of the War on Poverty and signed into law as the Economic Opportunity Act on August 20, 1964, Job Corps has provided safe housing, education, career and technical training opportunities, and support services for deserving young people. The Iroquois Job Corps Center, has been a beacon of hope for countless young adults from across the Western New York and Rochester area.

“We are incredibly excited that our campus is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Job Corps and are grateful to all the students, staff, employers, and community partners who have made this possible,” said Dennis Essom the Center Director for the Iroquois Job Corps Center.  “With a long track record of successfully placing our graduates into meaningful careers, we look forward to providing ongoing opportunities to young people and being a valuable member of our community for decades to come.”

The Iroquois Job Corps Center is planning several different activities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the program.  This includes a student essay contest, video testimonials, alumni recognition, in-person events, and much more.

A few of the Center’s upcoming events are our School Staff & Counselor Day on March 14 where high school staff are invited to visit the Center and learn about Job Corps as a next step for their graduating students; a Workforce Council Meeting to discuss, promote, and strengthen local workforce connections on March 21; a Next Step Transition Fair open to our students and local high school seniors on April 10 partnering with local employers, military and college recruiters, and more; and Community Open House Celebrations held on April 18 and 19.

“The 60th anniversary of Job Corps is an incredible milestone and one that is rightfully being celebrated across the country. Throughout its history, Job Corps has made a difference not only in the lives of our students and their families, but in the lives of Americans reliant upon the work Job Corps alumni have been trained to do,” said Donna Hay, President and CEO of National Job Corps Association. “We congratulate the Iroquois Job Corps Center, its students, staff and community partners and thank them for all their hard work and dedication.”

The Iroquois Job Corps Center has the capacity to serve 225 students aged 16-24 in areas such as Brick Masonry, Carpentry, Electrical, Commercial Painting, Clinical  Medical Assistant, & Certified Nursing Assistant. In addition, the campus works directly with local and national employers to help them fill in-demand and well-paying positions.

The Iroquois Job Corps campus has immediate availability to safely house, feed, and educate qualified applicants and help place them directly into employment, higher education, or military enlistment post-graduation. It is managed and operated by Education and Training Resources (www.ETRky.com).

Who is eligible for Job Corps? Low-income, 16-24-year-old men and women who are U.S. citizens, legal residents, or authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information on the program, upcoming events, and/or Job Corps program Admissions, contact: Luke Kantor, Admissions & Career Transition Services Manager at 585-344-3401 or by email at Kantor.Luke@JobCorps.org.