The Turner Job Corps campus is thrilled to join more than 120 Job Corps campuses across the country in celebrating the 60^th anniversary of the Job Corps program.  This momentous achievement is marked by millions of young people whose lives have been forever changed because of the transformative nature of the program 

Born out of the War on Poverty and signed into law as the Economic Opportunity Act on August 20, 1964, Job Corps has provided safe housing, education, career and technical training opportunities, and support services for deserving young people.  The Turner Job Corps campus, which opened its doors in 1979, has served an estimated 60,000 young people in Albany, GA and surrounding counties.

“We are incredibly excited that our campus is celebrating the 60^th anniversary of Job Corps and are grateful to all the students, staff, employers, and community partners who have made this possible,” said Nathaniel Cooper the Center Director for the Turner Job Corps campus.  “With a long track record of successfully placing our graduates into meaningful careers in Southwest Georgia, we look forward to providing ongoing opportunities to young people and being a valuable member of our community for decades to come.”

The Turner Job Corps campus is planning several different activities to commemorate the 60^th anniversary of the program.  Please plan to join us on Friday, August 23. Here is the schedule of activities:

10:00 a.m. Parade on campus to include students in their trades as well as community partners

11:00 a.m. Special assembly/Pep Rally in gymnasium (Alumni will speak, trades will be acknowledged)

12:00 p.m. Alumni, Students and Staff will play a basketball game

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Street festival to include food trucks, music and games

“The 60^th anniversary of Job Corps is an incredible milestone and one that is rightfully being celebrated across the country. Throughout its history, Job Corps has made a difference not only in the lives of our students and their families, but in the lives of Americans reliant upon the work Job Corps alumni have been trained to do,” said Donna Hay, President and CEO of National Job Corps Association. “We congratulate the Turner Job Corps campus, its students, staff and community partners and thank them for all their hard work and dedication.”

The Turner Job Corps campus has the capacity to serve 732 students aged 16-24 in areas such as welding, heavy equipment operations and mechanics, electrical and office administration.  In addition, the campus works directly with local and national employers to help them fill in-demand and well-paying positions. The Turner Job Corps campus has immediate availability to safely house, feed, and educate qualified applicants and place them directly into employment, higher education, or military enlistment. Who is eligible for Job Corps? Low-income 16-24-year-old men and women who are U.S. citizens, legal residents, or authorized to work in the U.S.