This move to higher education is just the latest of his educational and job training pursuits to position himself for success. Azel graduated from the Mountaineer Challenge Academy with a GED before entering Job Corps in November 2013. At Charleston Job Corps, he completed the carpentry trade under the leadership of Carpentry Instructor Tommy Fitzwater, and received Green Awareness, OSHA and Scaffolding certifications, all which increase his employment opportunities. He completed work-based learning at Southmoor Hill Apartments, South Charleston, WV, where he worked four weeks doing general carpentry and a variety of other construction duties.

For Azel, Job Corps has been a stepping stone to new opportunities. The same can be true for other Job Corps students if "you focus on your education and never give up," Azel says.

Kimberly Hensley, the Charleston recruiting manager for IBEX Global presented job opportunities for students during the Monday Business Meeting on Dec. 8. Hensley discussed the qualifications for job openings at the company's call center, the starting salary of $10.50/hr., benefits and the employee car program. IBEX Global, located in Charleston, will hold an Open House throughout the day on Jan. 12, 2015. Charleston Job Corps students will have the opportunity to attend and explore more career options with the company.

Winter weather is here, making driving hazardous. Stay safe, stay warm and get to your destination with these safety tips from the Charleston Job Corps.

Members of the Charleston Job Corps Choir brought some musical holiday cheer to the Hubbard Hospice across the street from the center on Dec. 11 by performing Christmas selections for patients and staff. What a great way to brighten the holiday season for others!i

 

 

Charleston Job Corps Choir members get into the holiday spirit!

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Students from the Charleston Job Corps Center gave back to others during the Thanksgiving season by volunteering to support the YWCA Sojourner's Shelter for Homeless Women and Families on Nov. 9. Students served food and drinks to attendees of the 28th Annual Thanksgiving Benefit Dinner to Aid the Homeless, held at St. George's Orthodox Cathedral in Charleston, WV.
Ticket proceeds to the annual dinner benefit the Sojourner's Shelter. Student volunteers were Ahzeem Brown, Kristyn White, Nyaisha Watson, Tashiana Nichols, Quidale Cuffee, Tony Ike and Bryanna Watson. The students were accompanied by Walter Dawkins, recreation supervisor.

A special thanks to Deloris Thompson for allowing Charleston Job Corps Center to serve at this event.

The Charleston Job Corps Center recognized staff and student veterans during the business meeting on Nov. 10. 

Thanks to our veterans at Charleston Job Corps!

Susan Bayles, HR manager, presented certificates of appreciation to our center veterans and thanked them for their service. Staff members recognized during the assembly include Stephanie King, Raymond Blust, Andrea Harris, Rodney Hamon, Gordon Wilson, Harold Williams, Thomas Davis, Jeff Burdette, Michael Briggs, Mike Bratcher, Joshua Salinas, Michael Carter, Gary Evans, Kenneth Dillard, Jeff Hall and Frank Armstead. Student veterans recognized were Brandon Wolff and Malcolm Gary.

Center Director Willie Brown thanked veterans, saying, "On behalf of the CJCC team, Happy Veterans Day to all of our students and staff who have served in the armed forces. We appreciate all you've done and continue to do in service of your country and fellow Americans!" 

A reception followed in the center director's conference room.

    

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