Horizons Youth Services

Happy Thanksgiving from Horizons Youth Services!

This week, students at the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with events in partnership with the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (#CMRCC) in Louisville! Tuesday, November 19: Students welcomed Aaron Gohl, business representative, and Joe Pittman, renewable energy lead, from the CMRCC for an engaging presentation about apprenticeships in the carpenters’ union. They explored how skilled tradespeople can become union members and learned about career pathways, wage progression, and the benefits of becoming union carpenters. Wednesday, November 20: Students from Carpentry, Construction Building Technology, Welding, and Bricklaying toured the CMRCC union hall and training center. They experienced hands-on learning opportunities and gained deeper insight into how apprenticeships serve as a fast track to successful careers. We are proud to connect our students with opportunities that shape their futures! #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #JobCorps #CMRCC #SkilledTrades #careersuccess #jobcorps

Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center bricklaying students were recently provided with a Work Based Learning opportunity by the Lincoln Foundation. The students were able to work on the Larry M. McDonald Center of Excellence and provide some restoration to the building while showcasing their trade skills in the community. #jobcorps #apprenticeshipweek #vocationaltraining #community #thankful #wegrowpeople National Job Corps Association (NJCA)

Recently, the leadership team at the Milwaukee Job Corps Center attended a two-day team building program provided by John Hall, founder and CEO of Horizons Consulting. The intensive sessions allowed the leadership team recent and senior members to work on team dynamics and apply their newfound knowledge about themselves and the group at the center. The Horizons’ experiential learning program was also used to motivate the leadership and refocus efforts on improving student outcomes as well as support Job Corps’ regional and national goals. The fun and interactive activities are also meant to give the leadership team innovative management tools that can positively impact their areas of responsibility. The team building program was attended by center director Marlon Paige, the leadership team at Milwaukee Job Corps center and Nolyn Fueller, president of Horizons Youth Services. #jobcorps #teambuilding #wegrowpeople #milwaukeejobcorps #leadership

Join our team of Job Corps youth educators and mentors at the Whitney M. Young Jr. center in Simpsonville, Kentucky. Start the application process and fill out the short form: https://lnkd.in/gWDvPGPt to learn about the few open job opportunities - Competitive compensation and benefit package included! #LPN #JobCorps #wegrowpeople #careers #youthmentors

The Whitney M Young Jr Job Corps center made sure to recognize and celebrate its military veterans by hosting a Veterans Day lunch complete with a special cake. We appreciate your service! #veteransday #jobcorps #grateful

Thank you Fincantieri Marine Group and Nicholas Gardner for unveiling the many career opportunities available in the #shipbuilding industry. Milwaukee JCC and HYS appreciate the partnership. #americanmade #jobcorps #workforce #wegrowworkers National Job Corps Association (NJCA)

Job Corps is also about special trips to learn about your local area gems. Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center students were very excited to take a trip to the Big 4 Bridge! #jobcorps #coolbridges #kentucky #wegrowpeople

To all our U.S veterans at HYS, Job Corps and everywhere else, we say thank you for your service today and every day! #ThankAVeteranToday

Congratulations to Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center student Luis Godinez for obtaining his GED! #jobcorps #GED #vocationaltraining #wegropeople National Job Corps Association (NJCA)