Gary Job Corps Partnerships “Show & Shine” In The Community And The Workforce

The partnership with the city of Martindale has been ongoing for over 15 years, the logo for the city was designed by a student from the CNC Machine Shop, cement and welding students constructed ADA ramps at City Hall…

5th Annual “Show & Shine” Car Show in Martindale, Texas

For 5 years the Gary Job Corps Corrections cadets under the leadership of Major Troy Oldbury have assisted with the crowd and traffic control for the “Show & Shine.”

Eddie Villanueva, the event organizer, said that the “Show & Shine” gets better each year, we would not have been so successful without the help from the cadets from the Gary Job Corps Center”, further, he stated “we share the proceeds with the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Martindale.”

The partnership with the city of Martindale has been ongoing for over 15 years, the logo for the city was designed by a student from the CNC Machine Shop, cement and welding students constructed ADA ramps at City Hall, cadets from the Corrections/Security classes have assisted with the 150^th Anniversary Parade, Chili-Cook off competitions, Jamaica’s held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,  Independence Day Parades, and Car Shows.

Pictured are Eddie Villanueva, Event Organizer, Father Rafael, Catholic Church, Gary Job Corps Corrections Instructor Major Troy Oldbury,   Cadets Joseph Bailey, and Vianey Cruz.  Job Corps works for Communities, Tax-payers, Employers, and the Youth of Texas.

Gary Job Corps Workforce Industry Council 2018

Over 50 representatives representing over 40 companies  attended the Gary Job Corps Workforce Industry Council meeting held at the Gary Conference Center.

Employers visited their respective vocations to review the curriculum to ensure that they are being taught to industry standards, also to make recommendations when required.

Patti Lankford, Gary Center Director, welcomed employers stating “We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedules to review our curriculum to ensure our compliance to industry standards.  Many of you  are Intern sites for our students and employers of our graduates, we appreciate your commitment to the Gary Job Corps Program.” 

The Gary Job Corps Center trains 1460 students over its 800 campus in over 20 vocations divided between the schools of Construction/Manufacturing and Health and Support. 

Additionally, students can receive their driver license, GED, or high School diploma.

Pictured group ;  from Central Texas Medical Center, Debbie Cox, Belinda Gardner, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Carolyn Gonzales, Loni Relley, Kyle Chamber of Commerce, Julie Snyder, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Jason Mock, Samantha Brown, Costa Solutions, Holly Janes, Travis County Sheriff’s Office, John Fasl, J. Prine,  V. Gallonay, SMCISD/Travis, Diana Guerrero, VT San Antonio Aerospace, Ricky Fredrickson, Dealers Electic, Brian Walsh, Labor On Demand, Rick Leal, Jessica Leal, Homewood Suites, Monica Ybarra, Alex DeLeon, “Louie the Duck”, Ted Breihan Electric Co., Ted Breihan, Michele Breihan, U.S. Army, Jorge Fernandez, Hays Constable Pct 1., David Peterson, M. Varela, Rhoda Chavila, Hays County Constable Pct.2, Michael Torres, Robert Eller, San Marcos Electric Utility, Thomas Moreno David Gaona, Grumbles Electric, Russell Grumbles, Mark Bond, City of Kyle, Taylor Teis, Kyle Police Department, Chief Jeff Barnett, Capt. Pedro Hernandez, Officer Dago Pates, Krissi Milliken, Gary Job Corps, Patti Lankford, Rafael Marzan, Kenny Gordon, Bruce Blue, Kevin Pringle, Rakeitha Garner, Jeanie Silguero, Eugene Edokpa, Troy Oldbury, Martin Villanueva, Grace Ysassi, Melissa Valdez, Craig Marks, Mya Peterson, Rachel Garnes, Susanne Ritter, Irma Pardo, Robyn Hernandez, Kristie Gonzalez,  and Randolph Goodman.