Gadsden Job Corps Business & Community Outreach

Today was a bitter sweet day, as I said goodbye to my family and friends at the Gadsden Job Corps Center. This journey and ministry has been one that I have cherished for over 11 years. It has definitely had its ups and downs and many changes. But, with each change has come great accomplishments & achievements, growth and development. I truly believe that when God closes one door, he’s opening another. I want to thank all of the staff and students at Job Corps for all of your love, well wishes, kind words and prayers. You guys are the absolute best and I will miss you all dearly. I know that you all will continue to do amazing things! ❤️

Today, at the Gadsden Job Corps Center, we observed the National Day of Tolerance, to push diversity, inclusion and tolerance among our students and staff. Staff were retrained on dealing with students’ with disabilities, mental illnesses, religious preferences and cultural differences. This training was part of our Y2Y World Kindness, to stand up for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Awesome job to our Gadsden Job Corps Human Resources Department (Nola Kelley) for this very informative and important training.

Today the Gadsden Job Corps Center honors Ms. Kimberly Smith, for her hard work, determination, acts of selfless service and leadership. Congratulations on your Employee of the Month for November 2023. Pictured and presenting the award to Ms. Smith, is Gadsden Job Corps Center Director, Mr. Corey Davis.

Today, we celebrated the hard work and dedication of our students at the Gadsden Job Corps Center. Today was bitter sweet, as this was the last Student of the Month Awards of the year. Big things are underway in 2024, so be on the lookout to see what we have in store!

“What We’re Thankful For”, was our motto this year at Gadsden Job Corps, as our staff and students partook in our Annual Thanksgiving Meal. On this day we remember and give thanks to our families and friends, who stand firmly besides us, as we express what we are grateful for. This amazing time was shared to reflect on our experiences and memories throughout the year!

On yesterday, a select few of female staff and students from the Gadsden Job Corps, had an opportunity to participate in Gadsden State Community College’s first Annual Women’s Self Defense Training Course at Beck Hall. This training was jammed packed with hands on defense training, situational awareness, fi****ms safety and so much more. A huge thank you to Chief Jay Freeman for allowing us to attend and also to the Gadsden Police Department and District Attorney’s Office for their support and assistance. We truly enjoyed ourselves and are anticipating the next one. Thanks for promoting Women’s Empowerment!

Happy Veteran’s Day to all of the amazing staff and students at the Gadsden Job Corps Center, who have served our country! We honor and thank you❤️

Good food with family! After a long day of interviews, CTR Students along with their instructor Ms. Dejanira Dorries and BCL, Mrs. Ceandra Ramirez grabbed a quick bite to eat at Golden Corral. Omg, the food was so delicious and well worth the wait! Thank you Ms. Dee for an amazing time and for creating a memorable experience for our students! And yes, we all fell asleep on the drive back to Alabama😊

Students and Staff from the Gadsden Job Corps Center, teamed up with the Turner Job Corps Center to attend a massive Career Fair and Skills Training for the Signia Hotel by Hilton, which is slated to open on January 4, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Students were able to apply and interview on the spot for the industry’s top food and beverage positions from Lead Hostess, Banquet Server, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Barista and Garden Manger just to name a few. This was a great collaboration between the two programs and we look forward to continuing working together towards greatness, because we go further when we go together!

Tonight, Platinum and Gold students from the Gadsden Job Corps Center, had the opportunity to enjoy a night out at Western Sizzlin, to celebrate their accomplishments and hard work! Thank you Mr. Walker for always being so consistent in honoring our students on a job well done!

Today, the Gadsden Job Corps, BCL, Mrs. Ceandra Ramirez, Cheer Coaches Ms. Zhanè McClain and Ms. Kim Smith, SGA Advisor, Ms. Sharon Vickers, Security Instructor, Ms. Trevia English, Security Cadets, Y2Y Ambassadors, SGA, Bruno the Mascot and Bulldog Cheerleaders, had the opportunity to participate and march in the city of Gadsden’s Annual Veterans Day Parade! This is an event that our students and staff look forward to attending each year, to show our appreciation and respect to all of the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country!

Representatives from the Gadsden Job Corps Center had the opportunity to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony at Gadsden City High School to pay tribute to LTC Carl Harrison, who has been instrumental in inspiring present and former Job Corps students & staff to serve in the United States Military, for many years. Thank you for your service & your dedication to our community LTC Harrison🇺🇸

Business & Community Liaison, Ceandra James-Ramirez, with the Gadsden Job Corps Center, had the opportunity to attend the Mayor’s State of the City Address, which was an open forum and look into the comprehensive plans to grow the city, as it relates to infrastructure, education, land development, and manufacturing. We’re truly excited to see all of the amazing progress made here in the great City of Gadsden and look forward to the amazing economic developments, job opportunities, new businesses, innovation and growth the Mayor’s and City Council, will bring to this area.

If you didn’t have a chance to attend the East Alabama Works Regional Hiring Fair today, at the Oxford Civic Center, you missed out on some amazing opportunities for a new career change. There were over 50 plus employers on site ready to conduct on the spot interviews to get the right candidates for the job. Thank you Mr. Carl Brady for always ensuring that we are kept in the know about excellent workforce opportunities for our community.

Recently, the Gadsden Job Corps Business and Community Liaison, Ceandra James-Ramirez, had the opportunity to attend the Etowah Small Business of the Year Awards, hosted by the Etowah Chamber. What a true honor to be apart of this prestigious award ceremony, and to be amongst all of the amazing small businesses in Etowah County. Watching our community grow and thrive is a positive way to create strong partnerships and is something we enjoy at the Gadsden Job Corps Center.

Give it up for the Gadsden Job Corps Men’s Basketball Team, on their win over the Montgomery Job Corps Center!

The Gadsden Job Corps Center would like to congratulate Rocky Rich on obtaining his Skid Steer Heavy Equipment Operators certification today with Gadsden State’s Skills Training Division. Great job!!!

What an awesome Open House, hosted by the Greater Gadsden Area Tourism! I love what you all have done with the space. Great central location and very functional! Thank you so very much for the invite Mrs. Tina. We look forward to the awesome things you all are going to bring to the Great City of Gadsden!

Introducing the 2023 Gadsden Job Corps Homecoming King and Queen, Mr. Destin Johnson and Ms. Ariell Matthews. Congratulations you two!

Tonight was a very special Homecoming event, spotlighting Gadsden Job Corps 1st Annual Homecoming Court Pageant, hosted by Kim Smith and Anthony Treadwell of the Recreational Dept., DeAunna Harris and a special thank you to Kadedra Stamps for the amazing photos and Zhané McClain and SuMika MacKroy for being guest presenters. Awesome job team, putting on a fabulous event!

Recently CPP Students from the Gadsden Job Corps Center participated in the Harvest Festival, hosted by Gadsden/Etowah Head Start. Students were able to assist with games, activities and issuing candy. A huge thank you to Mr. Bob Avery, for inviting us and for allowing us to serve our community.

Whew, day 3 of the Gadsden Job Corps Homecoming week couldn’t get any better or funnier. Today was Twin Day/ Opposite Day, and what a sight to see. Take a look at the awesome photos from students and staff who participated 😂

Day two of Homecoming Week, was our Job Cebter was a scary sighHalloween Costume Contest at the Gadsden was a scream. Students and staff dressed in their favorite character costumes and we to have some fun!Winners of the costume contest : Gabby Cooper 1st place , 2nd place Ms. Kadijah Kelly and 3rd place Lane Teague.

“Tacky Day” at the Gadsden Job Corps Center, was a hoot! Students and staff participated in a day filled with mix match shoes, wacky socks and bonnets to kick off Homecoming 2023! You could hear the laughter from the halls as the outfits got more and more horrendous! We love having fun and celebrating our campus!