City to institute work-based program for KJCC students

City of Henderson Partnership with Kittrell Job Corps Makes the News!

After Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott and her department heads met with staff to discuss partnering opportunities, they also met with Job Corps students in the Office Administration and Facility Maintenance Trades who will serve as interns. The concept behind this pilot program is to provide students with hands-on training, enhancing their resumes and preparing them for future careers.

It all became official when the Henderson City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Kittrell Job Corps. The Henderson Daily Dispatch published this story:
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As a Job Corps alumnus, Mayor Elliott understands the importance of innovative opportunities for youth. This collaboration with the City of Henderson provides six work-based learning/internship sites where our students can gain hands-on experience in city departments ranging from Police to Public Works. We look forward to the many work experience opportunities to come!