Guthrie Job Corps Center — Local services in Guthrie

(Sorry, this is gonna be long) I'm gonna have to agree with Victoria Witherspoon on this, this place makes many promises but fulfills nearly none of them. I attended from february of 2012 to November of 2012, and also was completed out of the program to make the center staff look good. I literally only had a couple leasons left until my certification test. First off, the web page claims horseback riding and swimming lessons... How, when the center doesn't even have a pool?? and I'm sorry, the only time I ever noticed anyone leaving was weekend pass, being kicked out or leaving, the monthly scheduled trip to walmart, and on work-based learning trips. it's not just the center director that's corrupt, as far as i know it's most of the dorm advisors (pinky parker chief among them), and trade instructors (norman mcfarland was my instructor, for computer tech, and yes he abused very much of what power he was given. i was glad to hear that he no longer had his position there.) As for recreational activities, I'm of the opinion that they don't count if you have to be told that "you're participating in a recreational activity" (big guy who runs the gym, over a megaphone is who said that). granted, they have a gym with serviceable (though outdated) equipment, a small room for the viewing of pre-approved movies only, picked from a list that the center made, and even then only at certain pre-appointed (center-chosen) times. I have to say that in my best memories of Guthrie Jobcorps, the amenities and features offered by the center featured marginally at best. My best memories are of hanging out in the rec room with other "trainees", taking turns playing and watching on game systems that WE OURSELVES brought to the center, watching my newfound friends play magic: the gathering, RPing in the dorm common room with those same friends, playing games that again, were provided by us. the training was minimal, not much instruction on the part of my instructor. The computer tech course is essentially a set of discs that you play on the computer, memorize key details, and take tests. There were "hands-on" activities that were a part of it, but such only consisted of things like "take this apart, stare at it, memorize the names and functions of the parts, and put it back together". I did have an amazing Dorm advisor, George Okora, who literally would have a reasonable conversation with ANYONE, provided they gave him the same amount of consideration they asked for from him. I already had my high school diploma when I began attendance, so I never had need of participating in that part of the curriculum. My overall impression of the place is that the educational value was lacking, freedom was a happy thought and nothing more, and the only joy to be found is what you made yourself. Still, I made good friends there, friends that to this day if I saw them on the street, I'd offer them a hot meal and a place to sleep for the night. The center was horrible, a dreadful place with no concept of humanity. It was my peers that made the experience worthwhile. I thank those of you who've taken the time to read this far. If you attended with me, I do hope to see you again, and talk about happy times in the company of friends. My name is...

I am a recent graduate from Clearfield Job Corps in Utah. This has been 22 years ago since I had graduated. At the time when I had went to Job Corps. I absolutely enjoyed it. It was a very good experience. As long as you stay away from troublemakers and people with drama. You will not have any problem here. I am not sure about how this facility operates now since it had been over 20 years ago since I have attended. They have helped me tremendously and I obtained employment after I left Job Corps. While attending Job Corps I was promoted to a supervisor of a sales company. I attended Job Corps while working there and I was able to save an extremely good amount of money before leaving. Though I have heard a lot of bad things from this particular campus. I have spoke to some of the teachers there and I have been advised that the staff there need a lot more training as well need to grow up. This had came from a particular teacher that was teaching at Job Corps in Guthrie. As with anything. Improvement comes with time. I believe Job Corps as a whole. It is what you make of it. I have seen students go to jail because they wanted to have drugs on campus. I've seen a few go to jail because they sold cigarettes. I believe it is a good opportnunity going to Job Corps. I personally am reluctant on sending my son to the Guthrie Job Corps facility because of the feedback I have received. I have tried contacting the recruiter for 2 weeks now. I yet have recieved any follow up calls. I am currently a district sales manager for a large industrial hydraulic company. Job corps helped a lot. I graduated retail sales. Generally the programs that are basic skills. U will need to be advanced further education. They teach you the basics. I would highly recomend advanced training after graduating. Unless you want to get out making 13 an hr. Then again. It all depends on the work put into it. I stayed in my dorm and did school work instead of being social and trying to be in the incrowd. This program is what you...

Yesterday I attended the fall 2024 graduation ceremony. An eye opening experience for sure. The gymnasium was packed with graduates, students, family members and staff. A mix of emotions engulfed me during my time there. First I was saddened to see so many of our young adults, that to me anyway, had fallen through the cracks of our society. All of them there for one reason or the other, perhaps due to their own actions, perhaps due to circum-stances beyond their control. We have a lot of young people in our society with a world of potential. Secondly, it was heartwarming to see so many friends and relatives in attendance who loved and supported these young people. I loved that as well. My grandson is one of those kids. I know his potential. That’s why I felt the need to write this message. A HUGE MISTAKE, in my opinion, was the guest speaker. (BTW, this statement is in no way political). The guest speaker had an opportunity to instruct and motivate these young people. He did neither. Most of his speech was about himself and people who inspired… him. Non motivational, not one word remembered, not relatable. Maybe next time….. I am thankful that our young adults have places like Job Corps and their staff to help in a good way to mold their future in a...