The NEW
DELJENERATION
The Newsletter for
Employees of DEL
-
JEN, Inc.
Issue
#21
June
2009
Fluor Green Job Initiative
by Joe Deacon
DEL-JEN has recently begun initiating a "green" jobs
program at its Job Corps
Centers to capture
employment opportunities
that will be created as
the nation embraces
energy-saving technologies
and environmentally-
friendly ways of manufacturing and doing business.
Some Centers have already adopted energy-efficient
changes as DEL-JEN works on partnering with Fluor to
apply the new green technologies in industrial, O&M,
construction, and corporate projects around the world.
Fluor has demonstrated a strong commitment with
Corporate initiatives, such as:
1) Fluor's newly formed Sustainability Committee
(Steve Dobbs, Committee Champion )
2) HSE sustainability activities (Nancy Kralik, Lead )
3) Carbon Footprint Team to measure, calculate, and report
on Fluor emissions, coincident with a global rollout of
green initiatives for facilities (Valerie Colville, Lead )
4) Sustainability O&M Support (Jeff Goetz, Sustainability
Manager and LEED AP ).
These teams include representatives from Finance,
Project Engineering, and Facilities Management - along
with senior scientists and HSE staff.
By assisting the U.S. and international clients to
become energy-efficient and environmentally-conscious,
we have the potential to provide valuable services
to their customers.
Fluor is also looking
inward to come up with
initiatives to better
manage their energy
usage and environmental
impact. Examples
include:
• Solar power
• Retrofit lighting
• HVAC system improvements
• Data server room improvements
• Efficient water usage (low flow or waterless fixtures)
• Recycling efforts
• Fleet management
Many Fluor clients are already implementing green
solutions at project sites. This is where Job Corps and
the Graduate Placement Program can join forces to
begin capturing the newly created jobs. Here are some
examples:
• Installation of solar panels
• Office lighting retro-fit project (Greenville, Aliso Viejo,
Dallas, and Houston offices)
• Tankless water saving equipment for all office urinals
• Weather insulation installation at select Fluor offices
• HVAC system and electrical metering upgrades
• Window and window film improvements
Once Fluor's clients make the commitment to go green,
employment opportunities will open to Job Corps
students who have the required training.
DEL-JEN is currently working with the Fluor management
responsible for facility contracting to fill new jobs
internally instead of outsourcing green jobs to the local
sub-contractors who typically maintain their facilities.
We hope to bring the Carbon Footprint Team and others
involved with sustainable initiatives into an advisory
role to assist both Job Corps management and Center
staff to modify their
Task Assignment and
Reporting Systems
(TARS) and Craft Trades
curriculum to incorporate
skills and green job
preparedness to jump-start
our readiness to take any and all opportunities coming to
GPP candidates in the future. Most of the required
skills are easily identified and can be incorporated as
part of the new Center Trades and Training Programs.
Combining Fluor's technology with Job Corps' resources
and DEL- JEN's coordination will take everyone a giant
step closer to the Green Future envisioned by us all.
Andrews Aces EOHCAMP Assessment
EOHCAMP (Environmental Occupational Health
Compliance Assessment & Mgmt. Program) is a program
designed to identify and correct deficiencies to prevent
environmental damage and penalties. Evaluations
identify areas of non-compliance and find the cause of
the problem. Collected information helps the base complete
it's missionwhile protecting employee health and
environmental quality.
Assessment teams are composed of qualified inspectors
assigned to the HQ Air Mobility Command, the AF District
of WA, along with augmenters from other AF installations.
TW/DJI Supply personnel were prepared for the assessment
well in advance of the March 23-27 inspections
and received "zero" overall findings.
Although HazMat Pharmacy Operation's assessment
was more in-depth, the assessment team found them
to be "virtually error-free overall…expertly run and
flawlessly maintained. "
Special thanks to Michael Oliver , Vincent Coston and all our
personnel for once again going "above & beyond".
T heNEWDELJENERAT ION
TheNEWDELJENERAT ION
The Newsletter for Employees of DEL
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JEN, INC.
Issue # 21 - June 2009
Editor: Steven Suga 310.436.3146
Contributing Editors:
Johnny Berry, Leo Chase, Joe Deacon,
Melinda Downing, John Guinn, Jon Hulsey, Kevin Illsley, Kris Korge,
Annette Lahey, Doug Leyendecker, Ken Miller, Delores Newell, Stet
Reid, George Rials, Martha Roberts, Joan Robinson, Emily Salazar,
Brenda Shaver, Tim Snodgrass, Gary Snyder, Barbara Walker, Johnny
Walker, Danielle Willett, Mark Woods, William Woods, and Elise Wright.
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Safety Slices
Range Support Services by Richard "Stet" Reid, Project Manager
At COB on April 30th, Trend Western/DEL-JEN's (TW/DJI) Range Support Services (RSS) team reached a new safety record:
Two years without a lost time injury caused by an accident! Not only was this milestone a record for TW/DJI, it also reflected
the best safety figures for any of the five major contract operators that comprise the RSS contract.
RSS operates at three separate and very different areas in Nevada: Creech Air Force Base in Indian Springs (pop. 1,700);
Tolicha Peak Electronic Combat Range outside Beatty (pop. 1,000); and the Tonopah Test Range outside of Tonopah (pop.
3,000). We report safety stats not only for our overall contract but for each individual location as well. On the aforementioned
date, individual figures reflected that Tonopah had gone 737 days; Tolicha Peak had surpassed 832 days; and Creech
1,099 days…that's over 3 years without a lost time accident!
Given the remote locations and drastic weather conditions at our locations, these
accomplishments are even more impressive. Tonopah employees work at a 6,000'
altitude and Tolicha Peak exceeds 7,000'. 30-40 mph winds with 65 mph gusts are
everyday occurrences. Despite a desert-like environment, they face ice and snow
every winter. On the other extreme, Creech employees who directly support the
MQ-1 Predator (left) and MQ-09 Reaper, work in the desert where summer temperatures
often exceed 120° f. Surviving in this extreme heat is difficult enough
but working safely is quite a feat!
To meet the challenges presented by a huge workload in these extreme weather
conditions, our teams have embraced a solid safety culture. When Mr. Dillon, was asked what factors he considered most
important in achieving this victory he said: "Teamwork! We have a team of seasoned professionals that know their business
and consistently look after one another. They continually evaluate their surroundings and associated risks to keep
themselves, as well as their coworkers, safe. "
Rock Island Arsenal by Annette Lahey
Rock Island Integrated Services (RIIS) is counting the days 'til August 17th. That's when they'll reach 1,825 days...or 5 full
years without a lost time injury accident.
Rock Island Arsenal is home to over 6,500 employees and 50 tenant organizations that
utilize our services on a daily basis. RIIS (a JV between DEL-JEN and AECOM) is composed
of 8 functional elements with over 120 employees who supply these services
24/7/365. As anyone who's ever lived in the midwest can tell you, weather conditions
are extreme all-year-long. Winters bring snow, ice, and wind chills that often reach
-50° f. Summer temperatures can be over 100° for weeks at a time...not to mention
the tornadoes. We've had three springtime "100 year floods" in the past 15 years. The
point is, Rock Island provides an often harsh working environment but our RIIS
employees have managed to support their mission in a safe and expeditious manner.
Tyndall CE by Elise Wright
During the month of April we were able to shower praise on three of our Shops for surpassing the 5 year mark without any
recordable accidents. To honor these dedicated professionals,
we held an employee appreciation picnic
where they were presented with plaques.
Tyndall Logistics by Mark Woods
During the past quarter,
William Wyatt issued over 300,000 gal. of jet fuel in service to
over 200 aircraft without any safety mishaps or missed sorties.
His experience in forklift operations was invaluable in the recent
moving of the two new LOX tanks in the Bulk Storage Area that
saved the Gov't. over $8,000. He is a safety conscious team player and we
are proud to have Mr. Wyatt as this quarter's Safety Employee of the Quarter.
Transportation was named Safety Division of the Quarter for completing an
impossible workload without incident or accident. During the first three
months of 2009 they transported over 38,000 passengers, moved 1.6 million
pounds of cargo, and traveled nearly 95,000 miles - equivalent to driving
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Back: David McLeod, Terry Padilla, John Curnin, Mike Angerer,
Tom Moore, and Dexter Humphries.
Front: Ken Lowe, Jimmy Fullerton, and Charles Richardson.
David Byrd, Craig Massimianni,
George Suggs, Supervisor John
Bruner, Jeff Geoghagen, and
Frank Cutchin.
Alan Culpepper, Carl McCormick, Lance Balthis, Rich Riel, Virgil Beasley, Lee Suggs, Richard Wilhelm, John
Bentz, Robbie Roberson, Tim Lewis, John Huffman, Tim Williams and Supervisor Rob Morrissey.
Pavements/Heavy Equipment
High Voltage
Power Production
Services Group Kudos Korner
Laughlin AFB
The Safety Protocol included in the Environmental, Safety
and Occupational Health Management System (ESOHMS)
inspection of our Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program that took
place April 20-24thencompassed our Fuels, Transportation,
Supply, and Facilities Maintenance Divisions. The ESOHMS
inspector stated, "I am impressed by the professionalism
that the DEL-JEN employees demonstrated during my visit
and implementation of the LOTO program is impressive. " He
went on to say that Fuels stood out because of an accountability
system that catalogues all locks in current use.
We were the only organization at Laughlin in the Safety
Protocol to be selected as 'positive performers' and the
USAF AETC commander stated, "DEL-JEN did an outstanding
job!" Two employees were singled out for "Outstanding
Performer Awards":
The Preventive Maintenance Shop's Karla Hernandez , for
her work in maintaining a user-friendly
database that includes building layouts of
all equipment complete with maps, pictures,
data plates, side views, and notes on
refrigerant lines and circuitry condition.
It also provides information on equipment
being monitored, allowing auditors unfamiliar with Laughlin
to easily locate the equipment. Ms. Hernandez's efforts
directly contributed to the success of Laughlin's Refrigerant
Management Program.
Victor Garcia from the Utilities/Wastewater Division was
also presented an Outstanding Performer
Award for the work he does on a daily
basis. Victor also provided the inspection
team with 5-years of documentation on all
inspections performed on a daily, monthly,
quarterly, and annual basis. Inspectors also
commented on the impressive display of state licensesthat
are required in maintaining and working on the base's
potable water and wastewater collection systems.
In recognition unrelated to EOHMS, the Transportation
Division recently received the
' Best Base Organization Award'
from the Specialized Undergraduate
Pilot Training Class
09-06 for the support they provided
to 4,000 flightline requests
where more than 115,000 pilots
were transported to and from
their aircraft. Ricardo Carbajal is shown accepting the award.
Vance AFB
Flying Training Class 09-06 presented our Vehicle Operations
drivers with a special plaque for the "outstanding support"
they provided during Assignment Night ceremonies -
providing flight line bus and taxi service to air crews and
maintenance personnel for up to 16-hours a day. During
that time they transported over 14,000 passengers a
month both on-base and to outlying airports.
Tyndall AFB (Logistics)
GSA Fleet Manager, Charles Holley manages all the GSA
leased assets including all the base command
cars. He ensures all invoices are processed
and paid, and that vehicles are serviced and
repaired expeditiously. He worked with the
GSA to ensure that new vehicles will be fuel
efficient and was instrumental in developing
a cost benefit analysis for converting the 43rdFS GSA
fleet to "blue fleet" vehicles, that will save the Gov't. over
$38,000 annually in leasing costs. His attention to detail and
dedication to customer service has drawn praise from all of
Tyndall's Commanders, from AFCESA to the Wing CDR. Mr. Holley
was selected to represent DEL-JEN when the MSG/CC presented
the Wing Commander with the keys to his new hybrid vehicle.
He is one of our most valued employees and for these and
many more reasons, was named Q1-09 Employee of the Quarter.
Eareckson Air Station
On May 11th, a Government-contracted Boeing 737 carrying
Air Force personnel was flying from Eielson AFB to Kunsan
Air Base in Korea. The combined 8thFighter Wing (Wolf Pack)
and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (Pantons) personnel
were on a scheduled gas and go stop when the 737 developed
problems. When the aircraft commander indicated they
might have to spend the night, we began gearing-up to
feed and house the 119 passengers. As it turned out, they
were able to make the repairs and continue their journey
but we were ready if they'd needed to stay. For the support we
nearly provided and the support we did provide when their
fighter was here for 2
weeks in the previous month,
they sent us a Wolf Pack
Award. Eareckson continues
to provide safe harbor for
both sea and air travelers.
NASFallon
Team Fallon held a combined Safety and Awards pot-luck
luncheon on March 26thto pay homage to those employees
who have contributed to our recent success. December
2008's Employee of the Month was Jeff Edwards . The January
'09 award went to Lina Bacallo , February to Michelle Bynum ,
and March to Benny Enriquez . Ida May Caldwell was named
Employee of the Quarter for Q4-08 and Danielle Tillman for
Q1-09. A new category was established for "Outstanding
Customer Service & Teamwork" and the trophy was presented
to Charyl Miller , Supervisor of the Bachelor Officers' housekeeping
and custodial team. The final award for the day, a
DEL-JEN President's Coin, went to billeting Supervisor
Lailani Escartin for the hard work she put into getting the
new billeting reservation system up and running.
Tyndall AFB (Civil Engineering)
Tim Lewis joined the Pavements crew in
2008 and quickly became a valuable member
of the team. His technical knowledge,
workmanship, safe work habits, and team
spirit made him the perfect choice for
January's "Employee of the Month" award.
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L - R: Richard Whittaker , Jack Cash , Bob Thedford , Vidal Martinez , & dispatcher,
Jay Hines . Not shown are drivers James Goldman , Jerry Wilson , Dennis Walta , Jack
Olsen , Mike Arnold , Jeff Brown , Lloyd Mongold , and Marvin Driskell .
Michelle Bynum
Benny EnriquezIda May CaldwellCharyl MillerLailani Escartin
Kudos Korner
(cont'd)
Grounds Shop Mechanic, Steve Marsh took home the award
for February. As Mr. Marsh's supervisor stated,
"Steve consistently distinguishes himself
with a strong work ethic and an unrelenting
'can do' attitude. " As an example of his
eagerness to take on challenges, last quarter
he single-handedly reupholstered 15 truck
seats, troubleshot and repaired a sweeper truck's water
filtration system, and repaired the hydraulic solenoids on
2 others - saving the company over $6,000 in vendor charges.
2008 Supervisor of the Year honors went to Ralph Jamerson
from the Utilities Shop. Composed of representatives
from both Chugach and DEL-JEN,
the Awards Committee selected Mr.
Jamerson for his extensive knowledge of the
base's water, sewer, and gas systems; his
excellent rapport with our Government
customers; and most importantly, for always setting a
safe and excellent example for his team.
U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis
Quarterly award winners for 2009: Technician Rhonda
Kennedy for perfect attendance, volunteerism, and for
maintaining a great working relationship with PWD.
Craftsman Bennett Palmer for outstanding initiative and
always being there to lend a helping hand. Pete Starr , lead
plumber who is always aware of what's going on base-wide.
The Boiler Inspection Team was named Team of the Quarter
for completing an inspection 2½ days ahead of schedule.
NASWhiting Field
The following unsolicited e-mail arrived from the
Operations Officer at Whiting Field:
I was sitting in my office Friday when
morning colors sounded. At that moment
I was struck by the actions of your
employees who were diligently working
outside, next to the Atrium. They all
stopped working, turned toward the flag,
placed a handover their hearts andstood
still as the music played. This simple
yet so very meaningful gesture is just
one example of how you and your crew
compliment NAS Whiting Field as members
of our family. Thank you for all that
you do to keep operations runningsmoothly
at the Navy's finest aviation complex.
We thank CDR Vinson for the kind words and our PRI/DJI
employees who share his dedication to the Whiting Field
mission.
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Rock Island Reservoir Rubble
The historical landscape of Rock Island Arsenal changed
in early May when one of the first structures built on the
island was demolished and reduced to a pile of rubble.
Structure 53, the Water
Reservoir, built in
1869, had been suffering
from a rotted roof
and crumbling walls.
After 15 years of trying
to come up with a reasonable
way to repair
and upgrade the structure,
the Army finally realized it was not feasible and awarded
demolition contracts to RIIS (a JV between DEL-JEN and
AECOM) and Willman Construction. Work was completed
without incident, leaving in tact RIIS's record of 1,730 days
(as of May 13th) without a lost time injury.
Tyndall Logistics News
LOX Tanks
With the arrival of two new 6,000 gallon Liquid Oxygen (LOX)
tanks that had to be placed under protective awnings in the
LOX facility, the old 5,000 gallon tanks needed to be
removed...without the use of a crane. To accomplish this,
forklifts and "equipment turtles" were utilized by the Fuels
Dept. and Site Safety Manager, Gary Snyder .
Before beginning the work, however, a meeting was held to
formulate plans and discuss relevant safety issues that
included; pinch points, forklift/trailer movement, and rigging
& lifting safety.
The old 25,000-lb. tank was carefully and meticulously
removed from the shed
and loaded onto a flat
bed trailer that transported
it to the Fuels
Yard for temporary
storage. The new
21,000-lb. tanks were
then moved into place.
Our 7 technicians completed the operation in 4.5 hours
without incident, realizing a nearly $8,000 savings as quoted
by an outside contractor.
Fuel Spill Exercise
On May 12th, DEL-JENLogistics held an exercise to prepare
for an oil discharge
emergency. The hurricane
scenario resulting
in a catastrophic failure
to the bulk storage
tanks and subsequent
dike system, allows
800,000 gallons of fuel
to enter Fred Bayou. The exercise involved several base and
local agencies working together to achieve a quick and
effective response that involved laying "booms" across Fred
Bayou to prevent fuel from reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
NASFallon Scores High in Satisfaction
Home of the Top Gun Flight School and Strike Warfare, all
Navy pilots and flight crews pass through Fallon for training
in combat situations. While here, they are housed in the
DEL-JEN operated Navy Gateway Inns & Suites. We were
proud to recently receive a 97.81% Satisfaction Score from
our guests and thank our people in billeting, maintenance,
housekeeping, custodial for their hard work and commitment
to excellence.
Tyndall's First Hybrid
As a result of the continuing AF initiative to Go Green,
DEL-JEN team members, Charles Holley , Robert Shores ,
and Eddie Ammons were recently awarded Wing Coins by
BGen Daryl Roberson for their efforts in obtaining and
preparing the first hybrid Command Vehicle in the AETC.
Mr. Holley coordinated the lease acquisition of the Chevy
Malibu through the GSA and Messrs. Shores and Ammons
painted the roof
white, symbolic
of the Wing
Commander's
vehicle.
Kittrell Job Corps Center
On April 9th, the Administration Directorate hosted KJCC's
first annual Student Track & Field Meet. 65 students signed-up
for the inaugural three
event competition that
included the long jump,
the 4x100 yard relay,
and 100 meter dash in
both the men's and
women's divisions.
During the awards
ceremony, gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to
the winners by Center Director, Arvin Lane followed by a
cookout for staff and students on a beautiful Spring day.
Albuquerque Job Corps Center
Spring Graduation
In a collaboration between AJCC, NewCorp, and SIATech, the
Center held it's 2009 Spring Graduation
in the University of New Mexico's
Continuing Education Auditorium on
March 13th. Valedictorians and salutatorians
from AJCC as well as SIATech
delivered memorable speeches before
the hundreds of family members,
friends, and staff watched their proud graduates accept
their diplomas from Center Director, Lana Kite .
Women's History Month
As part of Women's History Month, Student Training Director,
Vivian LaValley held a
fun and informative
event that depicted
women's fashions from
the "Roaring 20's" to
current-day fashions.
Despite a very limited
budget, our students put together some amazing outfits and
strutted their creations to music of the time at a Diversity
Celebration on March 30th.
Dorm Anniversary
The New Visions dormitories are residences
where new students live when
they first enroll in Job Corps and are
going through their Career Preparation
Period (CPP). Students receive supplemental
orientation and training and are
mentored by student leaders who help the new students
adjust to their new lives at the Center.
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Relay for Life
NASWhiting Field
With efforts beginning as far back as last year, the Relay for
Life committee headed by PM, George Rials , placed 4th
amidst a field of 40
teams during the May
2ndevent that supports
the American Cancer
Society. Through contributions
and fundraisers
like drawings, raffles,
and sales, we raised
$9,444 - a few $ short
of our $10,000 goal.
Tyndall Logistics
This year's Relay for Life Chili Cook-Off featured 12 entries
from our Fuels, Supply, and Transportation Divisions. It
took five judges equipped with cheese, crackers, grapes (to
cleanse their palates between tastings) and lots of water to
decide who the top three winners were. 1stplace winner was
former DJIemploy-
ee, Gary Anderson
(L)who won a VIP
pass to Hooters. 2nd
place went to
Transportation's Ralph
Haire (C) who scored dinner for 2 at the Old Mexico restaurant
- and 3rdplace was taken by Mike Husava (R)from
Supply who was rewarded with dinner at Applebees.
Attendees got to sample chili and eat sandwiches and, at the
end of the day, $240 had been raised for the Cancer Society.
Sports
NASWhiting Field
PRI/DJI employee David Stewart
is shown with daughter, Emily who
was one of a select group of girls
(8-years and under) to be named
to the Dizzy Dean First Team All
Stars for the Fastpitch Softball
World Series.
Andrews AFB
Robert Parks from our Fuels
Division is the proud father of
North Point High School forward,
Robyn Parks who has been named,
"Most Outstanding Player",
"Player of the Year", and was
recently selected to play for the
prestigious All-Met Second Team
in Maryland.
DEL- JEN Supports the 160th
The first Night Stalker Association (NSA) Bass Tournament charity event was held in 1998 when a soldier in the 160th
Aviation Life Support Equipment Shop with a terminally ill child had
financial needs during a difficult time in his family's life. Brian
Henley, who oversaw the Shop, organized a fishing tournament to
raise funds to help the soldier and his family. The event was such a
huge success, the NSA saw a way to support members and families
of the 160thSpecial Operations Aviation Regiment for years to come.
Eleven years later, it is one of Tennessee's premier annual charity
events, drawing participants from across the U.S.
As DEL-JEN continued its sponsorship for its 5thconsecutive year, we received
special recognition for our continued participation and support
Rear L-R: Jim Gillis , Randy Hoyt , George Rials , Steve
Park . Front L-R: Diane Gillis , Bonnie Hoyt , Heather Park .
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NAHA Graduation
Albuquerque JCC's Health Occupations Program is well on its
way, graduating students from
its partner school, Central New
Mexico Community College. Last
term, we graduated students in
Nursing Home/Home Health Care
(NAHA), Health Unit Coordinator
(HUC), Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy
Technology. We have already started our next term with students
in NAHA, HUC, and Dental Assistant training.
Gainesville Job Corps Center
Highest Star Award
Each year, the National Job Corps Association selects the
best performing Centers in the areas of education,
outreach, and leadership ...and
awards them the "Highest Star Program
Achievement Award". For 2008, Gainesville
and Kittrell were among the 40 Centers to
receive this honor.
Spotlight on Youth
CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services is a non-profit
agency that, for over 35 years, has
"Strengthened communities by building
strong families. " On March 7th, GJCC participated
in CDS's "Spotlight on Youth" fundraiser for
the third consecutive year.
This year our Culinary Arts students prepared
scrumptuous appetizers and deserts for the
event whose goal was to raise funds to support
its teen interface shelters that serve homeless, runaway,
truant, or ungovernable youth.
Winter Graduation
Job Corps graduate Imani M. is wise beyond her age of 17.
She's already earned her CMA and HSD at GJCC
and plans on attending Florida A&M University
to major in Pre-Med with the goal to becoming
a registered nurse. Imani was one of the 125
students who've made the transition from
student to highly-trained professional,
including: 31-Carpentry, Painting, Tile
Setting, or Facilities Maintenance; 15 Business Technology;
45 Health Occupation with 12 specializing as Certified
Nursing Assistants and 33 as Certified Medical Assistants; 4
Auto Technology; 10 Culinary Arts; and 32 qualified and
licensed in Security and Law Enforcement.
As Salutatorian, Imani delivered an inspiring speech to the
assembled supporters that included family, friends, staff,
community representatives, and VIP guests.
Minimum Standards Kickoff
With implementation of Minimum Standards at GJCC, new
requirements for dress,
cell phone usage, a
smoke-free environment,
and workplace standards
went into effect on
Wednesday, April 1st. To
mark implementation, a
kickoff celebration was held as students and staff all got
special t-shirts and enjoyed activities such as basketball,
spade, and pool tournaments. The half-day celebration
culminated with a delicious BBQ rib luncheon in the cafeteria
staffed by the Senior Leadership Team.
Kittrell Job Corps Center
NJCA Policy Forum Activities
Every quarter, the National Job Corps Association submits 12
outreach activities in 4 categories to all
Job Corps Centers to complete. At Kittrell,
BCL, Joan Robinson is responsible for
coordinating these STAR Program activities
and submitting the results.
During NJCA's annual Policy Forum held
March 9-11 in Washington, D.C., Kittrell
JCC and Gainesville JCC were among the 40 select Centers
awarded the Highest Star Program Achievement Award for
exceptional Education, Outreach, and Leadership as demonstrat-
edthrough completion of the STAR Program activities.
While in the D.C. area, Ms. Robinson took the opportunity to
visit U.S. House Representatives, Bob Etheridge, GK
Butterfield, and Brad Miller (above) to thank them for supporting
Job Corps and to discuss relevant topics such as
funding, performance, and success stories.
Also attending the Policy Forum was Fluor's Director for
NJCA's Graduate Placement Program, Joe Deacon who delivered
a presentation on Program accomplishments, challenges,
and future. He encouraged Center Directors to take advantage
of Albuquerque JCC's Advanced Welding Program as a way to
improve student skills and make them more desirable to
Fluor construction projects.
Going Green
To comply with the DOL's directive to utilize "green" products
in all areas of all Job Corps Centers "to the
most practical extent possible", KJCC developed
a Center-wide plan to use Green Seal certified
products exclusively. Thus far, they have
switched to certified janitorial supplies &
chemicals, bathroom paper products, paint
(pictured left), copy paper, and ink/toner
cartridges. More changes are taking place daily and we are
proud of how well our staff and students are embracing the
"green" culture and making it their own.
Smart Start Volunteers
"Smart Start" is a nationally recognized and award-winning
early childhood initiative designed to ensure that young
children enter school "healthy and ready to succeed".
In the spirit of community service, Business Office
Administration students volunteered to help at the Early
Childhood Conference on March 14th. Students assisted with
sign-in and guided attendees to the proper classes during
the three sessions. Later on, they collected evaluation
forms and helped distribute
"Certificates of Completion. "
Shown are students holding
gifts given to them by
grateful Executive Director,
Carolyn Malone-Paylor.
Earth Day
Facility Maintenance students joined members of the Daisy
Garden Club for a beautification
project to plant
flowers in Center flower
beds on April 22nd- Earth
Day. During their time here,
the 7 guest horticulturists
also educated students on
plants, flowers, recycling,
and the environment.
E. Salazar , M. Romero , Ms. Ramos , E. Harry.
Connie Whitehead with students.
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Global Youth Services Day
KJCC students participated in April 24th's"Global Youth
Service Day", a national day
of active participation and
recognition of the volunteer
efforts made by young
people like our students.
This year, student volunteers
from all the trades
teamed together to lend a
hand at worthy locations like senior citizen centers, day
care, and recycling centers. They also partnered with the
county Appearance Commission and assisted in picking up
trash from streets in Vance and Henderson Counties.
Community service is an important part of the Job Corps
experience that builds community awareness, social
responsibility, self-esteem, and teamwork/leadership skills.
Mississippi Job Corps Center
Success Lasts a Lifetime
Tiffany Jackson obtained her certificate in Retail Sales
Trades, her National Professional
Certification in Customer Service,
and her GED, all at MS-JCC under
the guidance of Delores Newell .
On August 6, 2008, 18-year-old
Tiffany became PVT Jackson
when she completed her physical
and swearing-in with the U.S.
Army. She completed her basic
training at Ft. Jackson and
Advanced Individual Training at
Ft. Sam Houston, TX.
She has since completed her
training as a 68-ECHO Dental Specialist, qualifying her for a
$4,000 bonus. She reported to Ft. Bragg in April for a Dental
Assistant assignment and hopes to attend Airborne School.
America Reads
On March 27th, students from MS-JCC's Mentoring Program
visited Alcorn State University
to meet with their
"America Reads Mississippi"
mentors. After spending
1-on-1 time together,
students attended workshops
on résumé writing
and interview skills presented
by representatives from the Vicksburg WIN Center.
Culinary Arts
Under Job Corps' "New Vision" concept to provide paid, on-
the-job training, MS-JCC
has partnered with
Pullman & Associates in
Jackson, MS. Evening
sessions in Banquet &
Dining Serving and Chef Assisting are offered to our Culinary
Arts students at the Jackson Convention Center.
PNC Training
The Positive Normative Culture (PNC) Team began Admin.
staff orientation with topics
extracted from training
received from Glen Mills
Schools in Orlando, FL.
Members of the Executive
Branch compose the "Keepers
of the Culture" and are
responsible for specific aspects of Center life: Recreation,
Finance, Wellness, Social Development, Academia, Career
Technical, Student Services, Safety, and Security. These
officers act as liaisons between the students and staff.
During weekly Senior Staff Meetings, members address
issues brought forward by the student body and publish
their responses that support the "Three M's": Model,
Mentor, and Monitor.
MSJCC Grad Gets Congressional Gold
Mississippi Job Corps graduate, Lynice Higgins was one of the recipients of last year's Fluor Foundation Job Corps
Scholarships. On Feb. 22, 2009, Lynice stood before the legislature at the State Capitol in Jackson, MS with
six other youth, and was presented a Congressional Award Gold Medal for her volunteer work in the community
as well as her achievements in academia, career, physical fitness, and her personal life. Just two days prior, she
had been presented the State of Mississippi "Senate Resolution Award" in recognition of this achievement.
Her recent volunteer work includes over 500 hours with a homeless shelter; several community clean-up projects;
involvement in healthy living workshops for teen girls; participating in clothes drives for Goodwill Industries; and creating
a physical fitness program for classmates. A Girl Scout for 10 years, Ms. Higgins serves as a volunteer leader with the
Girls Scout Council of Middle Mississippi, Troop 12. She has earned both Girl Scout Silver Awards and Gold Awards and was
a Distinguished Finalist for the 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
It's hard to believe that one person could embrace the community as much as she has, but
the list of projects and organizations she's been active in speaks for itself: Copiah County 4-H
Club, Hazlehurst Boys & Girls Club, Hazlehurst High School Marching Band Flag Drill Team,
Hazlehurst High JROTC, Hazlehurst High School Student Council, Alpha Delta Zeta Phi Beta
Debutante, Copiah County Ministerial Alliance Youth Program, Saint James Missionary
Baptist Church, and the MADDRAMA Performance Group. She completed the Robert
Johnson Blues Foundation's "Young Entrepreneur Program", MS-JCC's "High School Co-
enrollment Program", JROTC's "Executive Officer Training", and Copiah Lincoln Community
College's "Upward Bound Program. "
Lynice has been advancing toward the Congressional Gold Medal for over three years -
having received Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates and Bronze and Silver Medals in
years past. She is currently a freshman at Jackson State University's W.E.B. DuBois
Honors College and the Dept. of Facilities & Construction Work-Aid Program. We are
proud to have been able to play a part in the success of this outstanding student.
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Ohio OA/CTS Supplements Training
As the economy begins to rebound, OHIO OA/CTS recently
launched a program to help some of its unemployed graduates
enter the field of Home Healthcare. "Some of our students
separate from Job Corps before earning the necessary
certification needed to enter their chosen career. We've
been looking for training partners so those students can
obtain those certifications and enter the workforce as
planned, " stated Project Director Sean Stanbro .
Recently, six students who'd been unsuccessful in breaking
through those barriers took a training seminar at the
Columbus office to obtain certificates in "Core Principles of
Care, " qualifying them for employment
as Home Health Aides. Two Registered
Nurses from LKM Home Health Training
Services trained students in communications,
observation, reporting and
documenting, vital signs, infection control, emergency
procedures, HIPPA standards and rights, and techniques in
care, grooming, and hygiene.
"Half of these students already had the basics in Home
Health training so it was a good review session for them, "
said Ms. Toran, a 20-year veteran of home health care. "We
have our students help and coach one another through role
playing. Everyone gets a chance to be both patient and aide.
It gives you a whole different perspective on placing a
bedpan if you've never had to use one or understand how
that patient may feel. " Nurse Liz concluded, "The good news
is that there are opportunities for entry into the field.
Hopefully, we'll be able to use our connections within the
business to facilitate employment for the Job Corps
students. "
We're happy to report that two of the six students have
already secured employment and we're anticipating more
good news soon.
Ohio OA/CTS Puts Bite on Safety by Tim Snodgrass
Spring has finally arrived in Ohio and that means more dog owners will be leaving their pets outside, unattended on their
properties. Because Job Corps staff frequently visit prospective students and graduates at their homes during the course
of their work day, the Ohio OA/CTS team recently reviewed "Dog Bite Safety" with Dave Shellhouse, a Field Supervisor for
the Franklin County, OH Dept. of Animal Control. "We get a lot of calls this time of year from the
Post Office, UPS, and agencies like the Job Corps who visit homes where dogs live. It's a good time
to review the basics and be prepared for what you might encounter either on the streets or in the
neighborhood, " Mr. Shellhouse explained.
Dave's first tip is to Be Aware. Surprisingly, there are lots of people who are unaware of their surroundings
as they approach a property. "Most dog owners don't have problems with their pets but,
to a dog, visitors are intruders and dogs are territorial animals. "
To avoid being surprised when you you arrive at a house, look for clues that a pet might live there. Doggie toys, water
bowls, a dog house, fence, or leash should raise an alert that a dog may live there. By being prepared you can take control
of the situation.
Mr. Shellhouse offers this advice:
After you knock on a door, press your toe against the edge of the screen door so a dog can't force it's way out.
Never approach a dog that you don't know, no matter how friendly or nice it looks.
If you encounter a strange dog, do NOT run! A dog's natural instinct is to chase and catch prey.
If you run, you are encouraging the dog to chase you.
If a strange dog approaches you, do NOT scream! Avoid direct eye contact with the dog and remain
motionless and non-threatening until the dog leaves.
Know where your best avenues of escape are and don't turn your back to the dog as you exit.
If you see a stray dog running loose, call Animal Control. It's for your protection and theirs.
In conclusion, Mr. Shellhouse said, "Everybody eventually asks which breeds bite the most. All dogs bite and all bites
hurt. The best treatment is prevention. "
Safety Slices, Tyndall Logistics, continued from page 2...
around the earth nearly four times!
They also conducted 19 base tours, 1 Wing
Commander call and Wing FOD walks; supported
the First Chief Master Sgt. of the AF Memorial on
short notice with DV's and buses; supported the
AFNORTH Open House and the Wing Open House/Air Show,
moving nearly 25,000 visitors in one day; and supported the
Wing with 601 UDI vehicles while transporting 381 DVs.
Accepting the award for Transportation was Division
Manager, Howard Funkhouser (above).
Supply Technician and Recorder Secretary for Tyndall's
Health & Safety Committee, LuAnn Ross , developed
Safety BINGO earlier this year as a fun way
to remind employees about workplace safety. It
also rewards safe work habits such as those that
led to Logistics' 1,873 days without a lost time
injury and 818 days without a recorded injury/accident as of
May 19th. Shown are eager players about to start the fourth
game with new cards and daubers in hand. Mr. Oscar Flores
was the winner with
the call of "I-24".
If you'd like to
bring Safety BINGO
to your site, e-mail
Ms. Ross at:
luAnn.ross@
tyndall.af.mil
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