Gary Job Corps Bids Farewell To Business Community Liaison After 26-Years Of Service

Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training.

The Job Corps program is authorized by Title I-C of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (supersedes WIA 1998). For more information about the Job Corps program at a national level, please visit their Official Public Web Site.

Randolph Goodman Retires From Gary Job Corps

After 26 years as the “What a Wonderful Day Guy,” Randolph Goodman retires from Gary Job Corps Center; Randolph will be onto the next chapter in his life.  Randolph has been an active member of the San Marcos and Central Texas community with his memberships in the San Marcos, Kyle, and Lockhart Chambers of Commerce. 

He also served with the San Marcos Noon Lions, San Marcos Rotary, and numerous boards and commissions serving the people of Central Texas.  His influence was also felt throughout the State of Texas as he traveled and shared the achievements accomplished by the students from Gary Job Corps Center with the Texas Legislators, Mayors, Commissioners, Senators, Congressmen and women of Texas. 

When asked what you can say about your career at Gary, Randolph stated, “Well, I have had a wonderful career, 26 years ago I came to the Gary Job Corps campus and knew right away this was what I wanted to do with the rest of my working life.  I saw in the students, myself when I was 17 years old needing guidance and I wanted to be that mentoring person. I have been so blessed by having great mentors in my life and wanted to pay it forward.”

 “Fair Winds and Following Sea,” Randolph, as you go on with retirement.

Gary Job Corps Center’s CRC Hosts Surprise Retirement Party

The Gary Job Corps Center’s Community Relations Council surprised Randolph Goodman, BCL Director with a retirement party on May 23, 2019. Mr. Goodman was awarded for his 26 years of leadership, outstanding contribution and support to the Gary Job Corps Center and community.

Elected officials, business partners, and community supporters expressed their thanks for his mentorship, community impact, and friendship. Elva Zdeb, CRC President and Lorraine Lane, Center Director spoke about Mr. Goodman’s dedication to the Gary Job Corps Center’s students and how he leaves a legacy behind. Ms. Zdeb said, “All boats float when the tide rises; thank you, Randolph, for allowing us to be on your boat.”

In attendance: Randolph Goodman-Gary Job Corps, Lorraine Lane-Gary Job Corps, Aisha Chapa-Core 35 Realty, Ramon Chapa Jr.-La Prensa Newspaper, Nicole Sanchez-Gary Job Corps, Amy Slater- Saguaro Workforce Development, Debby Slater-Saguaro Workforce Development, Elizabeth Joust-RBFCU, Paul Neilson-retired, Giselle Myers-GSMP, Christian Duran-GSMP, Rob Deviney-Mayor City of Martindale, Harry Juergens-Martindale Chief of Police, Victoria Vanderhall-Boys & Girls Club, Elton Fite-Boys & Girls Club, Julie Snyder-Kyle Chamber of Commerce, Pedro Hernandez Jr.-Kyle Police Department, Brandon Winkenwerder -San Marcos Police Department, Bob Klett-San Marcos Police Department, David Peterson- Constables Precinct 1, Nick Castillo-San Marcos Daily Record, Margaret Diamond-Green Group Holding, Alfonso Sifuentes-Green Group Holding, Lisa Prewitt-City of San Marcos City Council, Renae Gonzales-Texas Aviation Partners, Sylvia Ledesma-Gary Job Corps, Rosalinda Moreno-Gary Job Corps, Rhoda Chavire-Constables Precinct 1, Mike Varria-Constables Precinct 1, Daniel Law-Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, Ruben Becerra-Hays County Judge, Ruben Garza-Southside Center, Mike Jones-Hays County Emergency Services, Robert Watts-Habitat for Humanity, Diana Guerrero-SMCISD Travis Elementary, Louie Divino-The Leaf Group, Margaret Lindsey-San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Jason Mock-San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Elva Zdeb-Embassy Suites, Ted Groholske-San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Eva Goodman-Retired, Dago Pates-Kyle Police Department, Christopher Roff-Gary Job Corps, Susanne Ritter-Gary Job Corps, Rosalinda Moreno- Gary Job Corps Center, Matt Gale-Gary Job Corps and Rachel Garnes-Gary Job Corps.