The Grafton Job Corps Chronicle June 22, 2018

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My time as a student at Job Corps hasn’t been the easiest, as this is not my first time around. When I first arrived at Grafton, MA for my Advanced Human Service Worker Training, I felt ready for the new experience. But my time was cut short due to personal matters. I felt defeated and at a loss for a while. However, I knew that I wanted better for myself and Job Corps could provide me the tools that I needed to truly make something of my life. I persevered and decided to re-enroll as a student in the HSW trade. I am so entirely thankful that I did. I’ve gained lifesaving skills due to my CPR training and a Managing Aggressive Behavior certificate which looks great on my resume, in addition to leadership/management skills as well. I’ve also learned that things don’t always go as planned; however, there are choices to be made and I still have the power in my hands to make good choices in regards to the projection of my life. Relieved, excited, supported, and encouraged are just a few of the emotions that describe how I feel as I enter into the next chapter of my life. The next step for me is being a Camp Counselor for the ARC, an organization that improves the lives of adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which is something that I am very excited about! My long term goal is to open a wellness center for women of color where the focus would be on therapeutic modalities and building a sisterhood. Due to the training that Job Corps provided me, I feel that I can truly actualize my career goals .

~ Zuleika Simon, HSW Student Pictured: Zuleika Simon achieves her Residential and Youth Care Professional Certification!

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Grafton Job Corps Student Government Association sponsored the 2018 Prom on June 13th at the Mechanics Hall in Worcester Massachusetts. Approximately 80 students and their dates attended. Students dressed to the nines in gowns and tuxedos and danced the night way. DJ Jason Souza from The Premier Company of New England kept the students on the floor. The dinner, catered by Bushel N. Peck, offered an array of delicious dishes for the students to enjoy.

“I was particularly happy with how well everyone meshed together and how many people attended, even a number of new students,” said SGA President Yasmin Almazan.

Students voted Alexander King and Genesis Medina as King and Queen of the Prom. It was a night that will not soon be forgotten.

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Grafton held its Monthly Student Awards Assembly and once again, students who truly work hard in Education, Career Technical Training, and Residential Living received awards for their efforts.

Monthly Student Awards Assembly

1) Harmony Dorm of the Month; 2) Miguel Rosa & Rec Supervisor Mr. Peckham; 3) Corneliu Weik & Daniel Wray;

4) Jani Cox; 5) Andrew Bennett; 6) Nyliscia Howard; 7) Shay White & Luis Santos with TEAP Counselor Julie

King; 8) Anna Santos Maroclo, Jordon Williams, Shaquille Miller & Carmello Andujar Jr.; 9) Dynasty Dorm Super-

visor Mr. Diaz, Javier Baez Marquez, Shaquille Miller, Luis Mosquea-Severino and Career Counselor Mr. Hartnett;

10) Career Counselor Ms. Llacaj, Anna Santos Maroclo, & Serenity Dorm Supervisor Ms. Geer; 11) Nick Zerega &

HSW Instructor Ms. Baker; 12) Kiera Lee & Harmony Dorm Supervisor Ms. Rodriguez; 13) Samuel Olivo Gonza-

lez; Kevon Campbell; Anna Santos Marcolo, Shane Jackson, Dessai Jerry and Bralio Castillo

to Grafton Job Corps

Congratulations for making

the decision to train for

your future!

Antonio Nieves, Ameian

Washington, Nadia

Orjuela, Djeniva Silva, &

Anthony Cesasitis

Not pictured: Dante Harris

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Student Genesis Medina received a make-over incentive for Prom by a professional make-up artist from Sephora in Natick Massachusetts.

Grafton Job Corps welcomes new staff members

Gardenia Jimenez, Recreation Specialist Kristin Helm, Career Transition Readiness Instructor

Shynessa Jean-Noel, Resident Advisor Rollie Johnson, Food Services Assistant

Donna Hadley-Wires, Student Records Manager Paul Stearns, IT Manager

Colby Kamps, Safety & Security Advisor

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Student Hakeim Burwell took part in the An-nual Foster Alumni Walk held on the Boston Common, where he met Kate Harrison who lead an organization called “Tradeswomen’s Equity”, which is a lot like the Job Corps Program, but offers more of the Construction trades. Parents attending were interested in the training offered at

Grafton Takes Part in Annual Foster Alumni Walk

Job Corps, as Hakeim explained the benefits to enrolling into the program. Hakeim spoke of Fiona Rutagengwa, the woman who had put the Foster Alumni Walk together. “She inspired me with her leadership, and uniting those who had been taken from their homes and placed in foster care at a young age,” said Hakeim.

HSD/HiSET

CTT COMPLETIONS Building Construction Technology Dessai Jerry Carpentry Shane Jackson Culinary Arts Vladimir Caraballo

CERTIFICATIONS CPR/First Aid Rebecca Young Customer Service Certification Farren Allen Murtadah Dheyab River Gregoire Dede Kouevi Public Information Officer Awareness Pablo Henderson Special Events Contingency Planning Pablo Henderson

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This week the CPP Instructors nominated not one, but two hard working students to be awarded CPP Star of the week. Selena Vega (left) and Mateo Murillo (right) are two fun loving and easy going students. Both have been extremely helpful to not only their peers, but also instructors. Their positive attitudes and honesty have been a refreshing support in CPP. Mateo is celebrating his 21

st birthday this week on

Friday 6/22. He comes from Fort Hall, Idaho and is excited to stay in touch with his Native American heritage in MA. He came to GJC to plan for his future, so he will take CMA in hopes of becoming a doctor. Selena is 20 years old from Worcester and has worked with Job Corps students before when she worked at Safe Homes. Selena came to GJC to take Culinary and hopes to be a head chef someday. She came to Job Corps for a fresh start and loves going on rec trips. An interesting fact about her is that she is Hispanic. Both Mateo and Selena advise students and staff to trust their gut and be picky about who else to trust. If you see them on center, say hello!

TEST OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (TABE) ACHIEVEMENTS

LITERACY Nadia Orjuela—12.9 (initial TABE) Talia Velez—2.8 gain (eligible to begin HiSET) Ameian Washington—9.4 (initial TABE)

NUMERACY Devan DesRosiers—2.38 grain (completed Math) Dylan Hawkins—1.3 gain Joel Joseph—0.9 gain (opens his file in HSD) Kemar Maclean—3.9 grain (moves to Math 2) Shaquille Miller—2.4 gain (moves to Math 2) Nadia Orjuela—10.0 (initial TABE) James Rich—0.1 gain Aldo Santana—0.4 gain Steevenly Tunis—2.9/achieved 12.9 (completed math) Jaleel Walton—1.4 gain (completed Math)

STAR CPP of the Week!

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Adams and Associates, Inc. (AAI) is a 100% employee-owned organization that is singularly committed to the Job Corps program and the students we serve. Job Corps is funded by Congress and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Private sector companies, such as Adams and Associates, which have been awarded contracts through a competitive bid process, handle most Center operations, recruitment, admissions, and job placement. We began as a small business, formed in 1990, with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children’s programs for local, state and federal government agencies. Today, Adams and Associates, Inc., is one of the largest private sector entities involved in the federal Job Corps program. Adams employs more than 2,700 staff members at 20 locations, including 17 Job Corps sites across the country. We provide academic and vocational training services to approximately 11,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 each year. Adams has corporate offices in Reno, NV, Columbia, MD, and Worcester, MA, to provide support and expertise to our Job Corps locations. To learn more, please visit our website at www.adamsaai.com.

CURRENT MANAGEMENT OPENINGS: Adams & Associates Corporate Openings Columbia MD: Internal Auditor, Property Control Specialist, Subcontract & Purchasing Administrator, Cost Proposal Specialist Reno, NV: Corporate Controller, CFO—Accounting and Finance Worcester MA: None *********************************************************************

Grafton Vacancies: Food Services Assistant Residential Advisor Driver / Maintenance Residential Coordinator Human Resources Coordinator

Interested in any of these positions? Contact HR at 508-887-7364.

Grafton Job Corps is a proud member of the

Adams & Associates family!

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