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CAREERS BEGIN HERE—LIVE LEARN TRAIN CONNECT

KEYSTONE STUDENTS SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS

Keystone students along with their staff mentors annually as-

sist the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and Down-

town Hazleton Alliance for Progress with the preparation for

the Downtown Farmers Market. Beginning mid summer and

running to early fall Keystone will assist with set up and take

down of the weekly farmer’s market. Many area vendors and

farmers join in the weekly market to present the fruits of their

labor. The weekly event is held on the corner of Broad and

Laurel Streets in downtown Hazleton. Students remain at the

market to host an information booth on Job Corps opportunities. Keystone’s booth is located squarely in the middle of the Market

so they can meet with various community members to discuss what it is to Live, Learn, Train and Connect at the Keystone Center

while they prepare for their careers. This weekly event allows the hosting career technical training students to practice their career

success skills of public speaking, teamwork and information management skills.

Material Handling student Daniel Howerton was one of the students assigned to the first week of the Market. He was very in-

volved in the implementation of the lay out and the allocation of display areas for the site. He said of his experience, “It was great

to be involved in the startup and seeing how things came together. There were a lot of moving parts but we worked on it and got it

really organized.” Spreading the Keystone message was also a rewarding part of the day according to Daniel. He said, “There are

so many young people in this area who could really benefit from the Center training programs that are offered. It felt good to in-

form them of Keystone and hopefully they will become part of us.”

Mary Malone, President of the Chamber, was very pleased with the effort from the Keystone students. She said, “Every year Key-

stone steps up and assists us with getting the Market off and running. They provide us with the help that is needed each and every

week. Their effort is greatly appreciated.”

The Market began with a ceremonial ribbon cutting with many local municipal officials and dignitaries participating. Keystone

Center Director Kelly King along with student Daniel Howerton were involved in the ceremony that received local media atten-

tion. The Keystone staff mentor for the day was Work Based Learning Advisor Carl Roth.

The Downtown Hazleton Farmers Market provides local farmers, bakers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to display their prod-

ucts to the residents of the area.

Volume 4 Issue 30

Keystone Job Corps Center

235 West Foothills Drive

Drums, PA 18222

July 20, 2018

COUGAR PRIDE

KEYSTONE JOB CORPS CENTER

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK


NUTRITION SUPPLIED TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

United Charities/Catholic Social Services/Commission on Economic Opportunity in cooperation with the Weinberg

Food Bank provides a monthly food distribution for those in need in the Greater Hazleton area. Keystone is very

proud to assist in this very worthy effort. The Material Handling students under the direction of Instructor Bart

Brooks have always been very enthusiastic in taking on the responsibility and look forward to this event. Mr. Brooks

integrated technology into the event by utilizing his drone to obtain aerial photos of the event. As the Material Han-

dling Industry evolves, the integration of drone technology will continue to expand. The students enjoyed seeing and

experiencing the new technology while embracing their work.

Thanks to all the students for their help and to Mr. Brooks for assisting in recording the hard work of our students.


EXCALIBUR SOCIAL TAKES IT OUTSIDE

As summer continues to roll along and the great weather persists, what better way is there for the S.T.O.N.E.S.

(Staff Tutelage of New Enrollees) and S.W.O.R.D.S. (Students with Opportunity, Resiliency and Determination)

to come together than a nice outdoor watermelon social. The event was held in brilliant sunshine in the Recreation

Area which was nicely decorated in a very festive theme. The large gathering of S.T.O.N.E.S. and S.W.O.R.D.S.

indulged on the very tasty and very juicy watermelon which in the time frame of 30 minutes was completely de-

voured.

The participants not only enjoyed the refreshing fruit but they also partook in some good old fashioned spirted

competition in the form of a watermelon eating contest. The S.W.O.R.D.S. dug their faces into the battle and in

the end everyone came out victorious since they all had their fill of the sweet and juicy produce.

The Excalibur Program will continue monthly with these special events for all program participants to enjoy.


HELPING OUR VETERANS AT EOS GIVING BACK FOR YOUR SERVICE

Keystone has developed a wonderful partnership with the EOS Therapeutic Riding Center where our students assist with provid-

ing horseback riding to children and adults with special needs. Recently EOS requested us to increase our involvement and asked

the Recreation Staff along with the students to assist with the Hoof Beats and Hearts for Veterans. This program was started to

assist those who have done so much for our country the opportunity to experience the benefits of therapeutic riding at EOS. The

first program was held and the students were very thankful to assist those who have served the United States through military

service.

EOS offers miracles on horseback for those who benefit from the services offered at the site. Keystone is proud to be a part of this

and helping those who benefit so much from the service.

GETTING THE OFFICE SPACE RIGHT FOR RAILS TO TRAILS

The Rails to Trails Organization, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce affiliate, needed some helping hands to assist with

their re-design in their expanded space. Contact was made with the Keystone Material Handling students to provide their talents

and training in the movement of the office items. Filing cabinets were moved into storage, new lateral files were installed, and

office furniture rearranged to provide for an improved and more efficient work space.

Bob Skulsky, Executive Director of the organization, said of the Keystone students, “They worked hard and completed the work

in a timely manner. We would have never been able to get this done without them. We are extremely appreciative of their effort.”

Material Handling student Nelson Taylor II was one of the students involved in the move. He said of the work, “The day was hot

and the move difficult but the appreciation from Mr. Skulsky made it all worthwhile. We really helped them and that is all that

matters. After all they help the community.”

The Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails is part of the Hazleton Civic Partnership. The purpose of the organization is to provide a

hiking trail utilizing abandoned railroad beds from the anthracite coal mining era. The organization currently has a four mile por-

tion of the trail complete and is working to complete the trail to the Delaware and Lackawanna Heritage Trail which runs along

the Lehigh River.


PERMISSION FOR SUCCESS

KEYSTONE STUDENTS RECEIVE CENTER AWARDS

Student’s success is a great opportunity to gather as a community. Our

monthly awards were held to provide accolades to some very worthy Key-

stone students. The awards are presented to those students who demon-

strate leadership skills, safety, community service skills, training achieve-

ment and citizenship skills. The following students received awards:

CSIO AWARDS

Community Service Award— Katera Gillis

CSS Students of the Month— Dajaliyah Gillespie; Caleb Miles

G.R.I.T. Awards – Travon Wright Rodgers

Perfect Attendance: Alexander Meyers

Perfect Conduct: Emmanuel Kennedy

OUTSTANDING DORM STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Lincoln A Dorm – Roshell Fernandez Cruz

Lincoln B Dorm- Amaris I. Acevedo

LBJ Dorm— Elease D. Gillard

Wash. A Dorm— Daniel R. Howerton

Wash. B Dorm- Emmanuel A. Kennedy

RSP A Dorm - Naquan B. Wright

RSP B Dorm – Carlos M. Valdez Veras

Dorm of the Month – RSP B

PLC student of the Month – Dakota J. Clug- ston

RECREATION STUDENT OF THE MONTH – Elgin Waiters

SGA Student of the Month – Carlos M. Valdea Veras

CPP Student of the Month – Alysa Sanchez

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Highest TABE Gain in Math— Delores Warfield

Highest TABE Gain in Reading — Natalia Bose

HSE Student of the Month— Khaiyon Rice

HSD Student of the Month— Natalia Bose

CTT Awards

Trade of the month: Service – Office Admin-

istration; Construction- Carpentry

WBL- Service: Alexander Meyers; Construction: Brian Mc Clure

Safety Awards – Construction: Zachery Belles; Service: Alize Reyes

CD Choice of the Month: Cierra Garvin


TABE GAINS Katera Gillis Isaiah Kechula

Adam Counterman Darron Pinkney-Jones

Illyana Caraballo Wandis Torres

Benjamin Quiah Tymere Grant

Yashya Hill Mylenice Adon-Torres

Tymire Wells Kyree Morgan

Raymir Johnson Jordan Evans

Mikea Harrison Estefany Avila Almonte

Amirrah Stevens Justin Morales

Kimirrah Jones Allen Beale

Estefany Marte Frometa Antonio Washington

Robert Rickman Dajaliyah Gillespie

Sherdell Bray Angel Rodriguez

Steven Walker Na Jai Dawon

TRADE COMPLETERS Amaris Acevedo Cert. Nurse Asst. Pottstown, PA

Niaha Carater Cert. Nurse Asst. Allentown, PA

Najai Dawson Cert. Nurse Asst. Chester, PA

Jeremy Fincham Cert. Nurse Asst. Philadelphia, PA

Emoney Lane Cert. Nurse Asst. Philadelphia, PA

Shardea McPherson Cert. Nurse Asst. Philadelphia, PA

Savannah Tucker Cert. Nurse Asst. Philadelphia, PA

Shania Velez Cert. Nurse Asst. Philadelphia, PA

Ashley Whitfield Cert. Nurse Asst. Philadelphia, PA

Princess Mills Cert. Nurse Asst. Harrisburg, PA

Kiara Scott Cert. Nurse Asst. Harrington, DE

Kathenne Jaquez Cert. Med. Asst. Scranton, PA

Antonio Bethel Culinary Arts Philadelphia, PA

Joselyn Lopez Culinary Arts Philadelphia, PA

Ty Ana Goodman Culinary Arts Philadelphia, PA

Alexander Meyers Culinary Arts Hazleton, PA

Cierra Garvin Office Asst. Lords Valley, PA

Marquis Watson Office Asst. Philadelphia, PA

Tyrik Morris Electrical Washington, DC

Samantha Hasekamp-Richards Cert. Nurse Asst. Newport, PA

HSD/HSE Marlin Guzman Cert. Nurse Asst. Hazleton, PA

Natalie Bose Cert. Med. Asst. Pittsburgh, PA

Isaiah Green Security Tobyhanna, PA

Khaiyon Rice Mat. Handling Harrisburg, PA

Maximus Tyler Mat. Handling Philadelphia, PA

KEYSTONE JOB CORPS CENTER

Keystone Job Corps Center is located in the foot-

hills of the Pocono Mountain Region of Northeast

Pennsylvania. Keystone is near Hazleton, PA.,

and in close proximity to the Scranton—Wilkes-

Barre area and 120 miles north of Philadelphia.

Located on a campus setting on over 175 acres in

a valley surrounded by majestic mountains on all

sides.

Keystone started accepting students in 1967 oper-

ating as a center committed to training the youth

of the nation and preparing them for employment.

Students have the opportunity to earn an online

high school diploma or a high school equivalency,

as well as a trade. Currently the center has the

ability to train 471 students in the following areas:

Office Assistant Electrical

Cert. Nursing Asst. Plumbing

Medical Asst. Carpentry

Culinary Brick

Security Plastering

Material Handling Cement

Facilities Maint. Paint

The Keystone Job Corps Center has a partnership

with Luzerne County Community College where

students can attain a Certificate of Specialization

or Associates Degree.


NOW HIRING

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. MANAGEMENT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT / OPPORTUNITIES: POSITION JOB CORPS CENTER JOB LOCATION Internal Auditor Columbia/Reno Corp. MD, NV Property Control Specialist Columbia Corp. MD Subcontract / Purchasing Admin. Columbia Corp. MD Cost Proposal Specialist Columbia Corp. MD Corporate Finance Manager Columbia Corp. MD Maint. & Transp. Manager Saint Louis JCC MO OA/CTS Supervisor Exeter JCC RI HR Manager Woodstock JCC MD OA/CTS Supervisor Exeter JCC RI Food Service Manager Atterbury JCC IN Wellness Manager New Hampshire JCC NH Maint./Transp. Manager St. Louis JCC MO

ADAMS INTEGRITY HOTLINE

Open Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, except holi-

days.

You do not need to leave your name or telephone number.

Provide as much detail as possible regarding your concern,

including specific instance of the problem. You must provide

the name of the Job Corps center, and the area of concern.

www.adamsintegrityhotline.com

Email Address: concerns @adamsintegrityhotline.com

Telephone: 888-288-1181 x101

Fax: 888-316-8438

Adams and Associates, Inc.

DO YOU KNOW A YOUNG ADULT THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM THE JOB CORPS PRO-

GRAM? PLEASE ENCOURAGE THEM TO CHECK US OUT:

https://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/ OR Join us for a tour on Monday’s at 10:00 AM for our weekly Campus Tour OR call 1-800-733-5627

https://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/

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