The Kittrell Job Corps is sponsoring an “Opportunity Fair” for its students and the wider community – it’s part information to learn more about the Job Corps, part sharing information about community partners and part job fair – a variety of business and industry reps will be on hand to talk with prospective employees.

Vernell Milon and Norman Turner were guests on Tuesday’s TownTalk segment and provided details about the event, which will take place Thursday, Mar. 28 on the Job Corps campus, located at 1096 U.S. 1, Kittrell.

Students currently enrolled in the Job Corps will get a chance to visit with the 28 vendors that are scheduled to be on site from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and then the event will be opened up to the public from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Center Director Norman Turner has been with Job Corps for 17 years and said the Kittrell location is one of four located in North Carolina. There are 125 locations across the country, Turner noted.

The Job Corps provides education and training for young adults 16-24. Turner said most students complete the program in less than a year, but students can be enrolled up to two years.

“We want to help them recognize opportunities,” Turner said, for jobs, education and building a better life.

As outreach admissions/career transition services director, Milon is always looking for ways to connect students to the programs offered through the Job Corps. The Kittrell location can serve 350 students, but currently have 250 enrolled, “so we’re seeking 100,” she said.

“It’s an honor coming to work every day,” Milon said. “If I can save one person a day, I’ve done my job.”

Turner agreed. “Our jobs are very fulfilling,” he said. “All (students) need is an opportunity to show you what they’re capable of.”

Students can live on campus, but there’s an option to come and go daily while still living at home. Transportation is provided for those who choose this option.

“We are in the best location we can be in,” Turner said. Being along U.S. 1 allows students, staff, community partners and others to get to the location easily. “We’re in a great location.”

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