Gary Job Corps Commencement Graduation 2018

“I have been impressed by the professionalism displayed by the students and graduates of the Gary Job Corps Center,” said Jason Mock, President San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce, the keynote speaker at Gary Job Corps’ ceremony.

Gary Job Corps joined 125 Job Corps centers across the country to celebrate the 8^th Annual “National Job Corps Commencement Day” ceremony August 23, 2018, to congratulate the Job Corps students who showed Job Corps Works! by completing the program this year.

Recent Job Corps graduates employed in Texas, employer partners, local policymakers, community leaders, family members and many others recognized these students’ achievements and the investment they made in their futures and community.

“I have been impressed by the professionalism displayed by the students and graduates of the Gary Job Corps Center.  They have been always been eager and willing to assist in the community with any projects from helping during times of emergency, fundraising for the numerous non-profits, adopting local schools, pet shelters, nursing homes, and self-help projects in Central Texas,” said Jason Mock, President San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce, the keynote speaker at Gary Job Corps’ ceremony.

Gary Job Corps is one of 125 Job Corps centers located across the country. A unique national program, Job Corps offers underserved youth a set of diverse academic opportunities and career pathways tailored to meet the needs of business and industry.

Each year, Job Corps gives tens of thousands of youth a second chance to complete their education and advance into careers, higher education or the military.

Job Corps has served more than 3 million out-of-work young adults and underserved youth nationally. Many are high-school dropouts or public-assistance recipients, and Job Corps helps them become active contributors to their communities.

Pictured are Student Graduates, staff members, Bobby Sheets, Annette Marshall, Rhea Medina, Center Director Patty Lankford, Deputy Director Rafael Marzan, and featured speaker San Marcos Area Chamber President Jason Mock. 

Also, pictured Electrical and Overhead Lines Trade Graduate Jordan Molden, Trainee Speaker, Gary Community Relations Council member Ruben Bacerra, CRC President Elva Zdeb, Center Director Patty Lankford, Deputy Director Rafael Marzan, and featured Speaker Jason Mock.  Job Corps Works for Employers, Communities, Tax-Payers, and the Youth of Texas.