Center News
Perkins Students Teach Earth Day Activity to Kindergarten Students
Perkins students from Ms. Bartlett’s and Ms. Osbornes reading and math classes do Earth Day presentation for Kindergarten classes at Prestonsburg elementary on Friday April 22, 2016. The classes did a collaborative lesson, that included the students working on the lesson plan, and activities. Perkins student Shaliyaah Griffin read the “I can save the Earth” story book to the classes. Students Brooklyn Molly went over the ways to take care of earth: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Students Jesse Strong and Nathaniel Faiella presented the craft activity which was a Door Knob Hanger, with the message, “Stop! Did you turn off the lights?”. The students concluded the day’s activities with singing the” Earth Day Song”.
Return to top of page
Carl D. Perkins Provides Event and VIP Security for Dwight Yokam
& Lee Ann Womack Concert
Saturday April 16th Carl D. Perkins Security & Protective Services(SPS) provided Event and VIP Security for the Dwight Yokam and Lee Ann Womack Concert, held at the East KY EXPO Center in Pikeville, Ky. Students along with their instructors Beverly Compton, did safety patrols, crowd control, stage presence, VIP escorts to the stage at the event. Students have to have several training hours before they are allowed to go and work events such as these. Students will train on effective communication, team work, crises intervention, patrol principals, professionalism, manners, ethical decision making, codes & ethics just to name a few.
Perkins values their partnership with the East KY EXPO that allows students to work the events and receive this valuable on the job training. Students will be working several other events throughout the Summer Concert Series at the EXPO and throughout Pikeville, KY.
Return to top of page
Carl D. Perkins Students and Staff Go to the Dogs......and Cats!
On Saturday, September 27, Carl D. Perkins students and staff volunteered their time to ensure that the Free Pet Clinic held in Martin, Ky by Dr. Chandra Varia, physician at St. Joseph's Hospital in Martin, Kentucky went off without any problems where the hundreds of dogs and cats that showed up with their proud owners could get the services that were being offered free of charge. Security and Protective Services (SPS) class and their instructor, Beverly Compton, along with CTT Manage Jerry Tackett, Culinary students and BCL Jimmie Slone helped out at the event. Students directed traffic, parking, assisted the crowd and their pets while the Culinary students served breakfast. Students also got time during their breaks to enjoy playing with the many different breeds of dogs and talking with their owners.
Their was also a pet parade, treats for the pets and free health screenings for the pet owners.
Return to top of page
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Cheers on Senior Olympians
On May 17, 2014, Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Security & Protective Services (SPS) students assisted the Big Sandy Area Development District with their annual Senior Olympic games. The games were held at Dewey Dam in Jenny Wiley State Park. This makes the seventh year that our center has assisted with the event. The students were under the supervision of Jeff Case and Business Community Liaison Jimmie Slone.
The Senior Olympic games are a great opportunity for our students to give back to the community while making the seniors' experiences in the games more meaningful, especially for those whose family members were unable to attend. The students not only assisted with the games but cheered on the olympians with great enthusiasm that got them in the spirit of the games.
This event is just one of many that Carl D. Perkins Job Corps students and staff assist with annually. In the month of May 2014, our center has put in over 500 hours in community service projects.
Return to top of page
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Community Relations Council Meeting
On May 8, 2014, Carl D. Perkins Job Corps held its quarterly Community Relations Council (CRC) meeting at the center. Many community members showed up in support and to hear the updates and progress of our center.
Several WBL partners, including U.S. Representative Hal Rogers' field representative, Adam Rice, stayed after the meeting to tour the center and see the recently updated features. Rice stated that he was truly amazed that Carl D. Perkins Job Corps offered so many opportunities for our students.
Return to top of page
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Presentation to Local High School Students
On May 15, 2014, Carl D. Perkins Job Corps gave a presentation to the freshman class at Allen Central High School. Chef, Terry Mars, and Culinary Arts student, David Oswalt, talked with the students about what our center has to offer including certifications, skills and job outlook. Chef Marrs also discussed the art of cooking and the enjoyment one gets when his/her work is appreciated.
Oswalt discussed what he had learned in class and during his work-based learning (WBL) at Jenny Wiley State Park and the University of Pikeville. He explained to the students how beneficial it is to have these experiences on one's resume when entering the world of work.
Business Community Liaison, Jimmie Slone, ended the presentation by discussing nutrition and well-being with the students.
Return to top of page
SPS Students Provide Security During Hillbilly Days
Our Security & Protective Services (SPS) students worked diligently with the Pike County Police Department to provide extra security in downtown Pikeville, Kentucky during the city's Hillbilly Days event. The students performed a valuable service to the city while receiving valuable on-the-job training. SPS students will also be providing security for other major downtown events this summer.
Return to top of page
Carl D. Perkins Gets a Thumbs Up from U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell During National Commencement Day!
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell visited the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center during their National Commencement Day Ceremony on August 22, 2014. Senator McConnell was quick to give the students a thumbs up and congratulate them on their accomplishments and hard work. The Senator went on to say what a valuable program the Job Corps Program is.
Carl D. Perkins wants to thank the Senator for his continued support and visiting us on this special day!
Return to top of page
Spreading Christmas Cheer to Furry Friends
Carl D. Perkins students recently gave some human touch to animals housed in the Floyd County Animal Shelter. There are so many animals housed in the shelter that it is all the staff can do to keep up with the daily demands of cleaning and ensuring all animals are cared for. The Perkins students assisted by taking the animals for their daily walk, cleaning out cages and stalls and taking photographs and loading them on the shelter's website pet finder.
Some students were brought to tears after befriending some of the animals. Office Administration student, Whitney Crew's, comment "We have to do something to help these animals," led to some brain-storming between students and staff. They came up with a plan to collect donations of pet food, toys and blankets and develop a partnership with the shelter so students can do work-based learning at the shelter. Beginning in January 2015, several training programs at Perkins will utilize the shelter for work-based learning including Carpentry, Facilities Maintenance and Office Administration.
Return to top of page
Students Get a Hands-On Experience During Job Shadow Day - Making a Lasting Impression on Employers They Shadowed
As the groundhog got ready to look for his shadow, Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center joined thousands of employers and students around the country who took part in Groundhog Job Shadow Day during the week of February 2nd. The groundhog may have cast his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter, but Perkins students cast a lasting impression on the employers they shadowed and met with during the week.
Perkins students, Therasis Godfrey and Whitney Crew, shadowed Field Representative Adam Rice and Case Worker Tonya Owens at Congressman Hal Rogers' Prestonsburg office. The students learned about the operations of the district office and how the congressman represents the people of Kentucky. Rice and Owens also discussed programs that Congressman Rogers has implemented, such as the PRIDE and Operation Unite programs.
Rice and Owens also discussed the different career options for the two students and reminded them that giving back to their community, helping others and having a positive attitude are as important as the education they receive at Perkins Job Corps.
Godfrey, 22, from Sebring, Florida, is enrolled in the Security & Protective Services program at Perkins. He is currently working at the Floyd County Detention Center four days a week as part of the center's leisure time learning program. Crew, 20, from Nancy, Kentucky, is enrolled in the Office Administration program focusing on cyber security and has completed the Security & Protective Services program.
On February 5th, Security & Protective students, Christine Taul and Javaaron Hale, accompanied by Perkins Business Community Liaison, Jimmie Slone, traveled to Frankfort, Kentucky to shadow Kentucky State Senator Johnny Ray Turner and Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo. The students worked closely with the senator and speaker, attending meetings with them and experiencing the day-to-day operations of their jobs. Hale and Taul ended the day by being presented on the House and Senate floor. Hale summed up the experience by saying, "What a great day!"
On February 6th, Deputies, Tim Clark and Bob Hyden, from the Johnson County Sheriff's Department visited the Security & Protective Services classes. The officers discussed the daily operations of the sheriff's department and some of their experiences in the field. Other topics they discussed included social media, bullying, human trafficking and illegal drugs.
Return to top of page
Students Attend Women's Symposium Event Provides Professional Networking Opportunities
Four female students from the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center attended the Women's Symposium on February 24th presented by the Morehead State University and the East Kentucky Small Business Development Center. Professional women from around the State gave presentations focusing on setting healthy goals, dealing with stress and marketing yourself. The final presentation of the symposium was "Energy to Succeed." Students also networked with business vendors at the symposium to explore various career paths.
Return to top of page
Perkins Students Recognized on the House and Senate Floor
During Job Shadowing at the Capitol
Carl D. Perkins students Devonte Lewis, Brittany Blevins, Ines Kibukayire, and Jacob Lytle had the opportunity to Shadow KY Senator Johnny Ray Turner and KY House Speaker Greg Stumbo during National Job Shadow Week. students talked with both Stumbo and Turner at length on how they ended up in Politics, and what influenced them the most. Students also got to attend various functions in the State Capitol. All students got to attend the sessions and were recognized on the Senate and house Floor.
Stumbo, a native of Prestonsburg, KY has been a longtime supporter of the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center, He serves as Speaker of Kentucky House of Representatives.
Johnny Ray Turner from Drift KY, has also been a longtime supporter of the Carl d. Perkins Job Corps Center ,member of the KY Senate, representing the 29th District since 2000. He is currently Minority Caucus Chair.
Thanks Speaker Stumbo, and Senator Turner for taking time out of your busy day, to meet with our students.