The
ability to make sound ethical decisions play an important role in the work
environment as well as outside the workplace. Unfortunately, decisions can
sometimes be clouded by influence from outside elements - political, financial
or social. MINACT presents Ethics Corner as a tool to communicate
important ethical issues/dilemmas and provide valuable information
concerning new policies and requirements regarding ethics and compliance.
Ethics Corner will be included in each Email Blast and allow MINACT employees an
opportunity to provide feedback concerning hypothetical ethical
dilemmas.
ETHICAL
DILEMMA RECAP:
You are a supervisor in the accounting department.
Jessica has just been hired into the operations department.
After a few weeks on the job you notice her supervisor has started to
spend an excessive amount of time talking to Jessica.
Overhearing others talking, you learn that Jessica has refused to go out
with her supervisor and has become very annoyed with his advances.
Jessica hasn’t said anything to you about the situation nor has she
complained to anyone in human resources or other management.
Since she hasn’t made any type of complaint, is there any reason for
you to get involved? If so, what
should you do? Submit your response to ceasley@minact.com to see if your
decision agrees with the professionals’ advice.
See next Email Blast for professional's advice.
Graduation Marks Milestone for JC Students
June 20 was a monumental day
in the lives of many students at the Carville Job Corps Academy and Batesville
Job Corps Center. Both centers
recently held a graduation ceremony for students who had successfully completed
the Job Corps program. Carville Job Corps Academy graduated approximately 48
students, while 45 students left the Batesville Job Corps Center with either a
GED, High School Diploma, or training in a trade that will lead to employment or advanced career training.
Felicia Payne, from Opelousas, Louisiana entered CJCA June 2007 after graduating
from Northwest High School. She completed the phlebotomy course from Our Lady of
the Lake College and received her certification in April 2008.
“Had I not attended and graduated from the CJCA I would not have gained the
self confidence and knowledge that I now have,” Payne said. “Before coming
to Carville I would never have gotten up and spoken in front of any group.
The time I spent in the dorm leadership and on the SGA has prepared me to
be a leader rather than just a follower.”
For
Batesville graduate Christopher Market graduation day was the end result of
months of hard work. “Graduation means I’ve gotten what I needed.
I received my Career Occupation Diploma from New Summit High School, a
skill in painting and now I'm working construction for Ivy Mechanical in Oxford.
It feels really good!”
Graduation
is also a time for community leaders to participate in center activities.
MINACT’s President and CEO Booker T. Jones was Batesville commencement speaker
and Curt Eysink, director for
Louisiana’s Department of Labor delivered the address for Carville’s
graduation.
"It was an honor to participate and to share in the joy and accomplishments
of these kids and their families," Eysink said. "This program, while very challenging, provides
them with skills they need to get a job and the additional skills they need to
continue to grow and be successful."
Change
the Mind Change the Man
Shreveport Job Corps Center recently
hosted its annual Men’s Month banquet. Dwayne
Johnson, pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church, was the keynote speaker. He
challenged the students to embrace higher standards to reach excellence.
The banquet was the conclusion
of a month long of events targeted towards enhancing the male's self-esteem,
acceptance of responsibility and commitment. Community leaders facilitated workshops on
leadership, the importance of a college education, decision making and first
impressions. Area barbers donated hair cuts and provided males with
helpful grooming tips.
Men’s Month is held every
June and include activities that are focused on social, academic and career
development.
Giving
Students A Competitive Edge
While
most students of the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center returned home for the
summer break, the few that remain on center are taking advantage of a workshop
offered by the STARS program.
The eight day workshop is designed to help students improve their public speaking
and interviewing skills. Although it is a pilot program, Ford anticipates
incorporating the workshop throughout the year. Students completing the
workshop should have more confidence in their speaking abilities and a clear
understanding of the preparation needed prior to an interview or
delivering a speech. Additionally, the workshop gives students the competitive
edge needed to be marketable and obtain higher paying jobs.
Students Obtain ASE and TIA Certifications
Several
automotive students at the Quentin N. Burdick Job Corps Center have taken and
passed the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Tire Industry Association (TIA)
certification exams. Travis
Koapke, 18, obtained his GED and passed the TIA and ASE certification exam in
electrical/electronics, brakes and heating/air
conditioning. Neal Doizaki,
19, received his High School Diploma, TIA certification and passed the ASE exam
with emphasis in electrical/electronics and brakes. Kyle
Beck,19, who completed the Job Corps program with a GED, passed the electrical /
electronics and brakes section of the ASE and TIA exam.
William Cook,19, passed the Tire Industry Association certification exam.
Burdick is one of three Job Corps centers to offer advanced automotive training.
By students becoming ASE and TIA certified, Burdick is ensuring that their
students receive better placement and higher wages.
Promoting
Civic Responsibilities
Carpentry
students at the Quentin N. Burdick Job Corps Center contributed more than
200 hours helping a local Girl Scouts troupe refurbish its cabin. A
group of 13 students poured concrete for a sidewalk and steps, patched holes, replaced
windows, and repaired shutters.
Community services is an ongoing activity for all trades at Burdick Job Corps
Center. It helps students embrace their civic duties and promotes a positive
public image of Job Corps in the Minot community.
NASCAR
Thrills At ESJCC's Open House
For
the more than 250
guests who attended Excelsior Springs Job
Corps Center's June 24th open house, it was a surprise when the US National
Guard arrived with Dale Earnhart, Jr.'s NASCAR. Guest were allowed to take
pictures with the stock car, tour the 26 acre Center, and treated
to lunch prepared
by ESJCC's
culinary arts students. Twice a year
Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center hosts a open house for the general public,
potential students and their parents and Center partners.
ALUMNI
REFLECTIONS
Alumni
Gains Associate Degree
David Tatum recently
graduated from Southern University-Shreveport. Tatum received an Associate Degree
in business administration. He
also had multiple scholarships including Honor
Graduate, Division of Business and Department of Support Services scholarships
and maintained a GPA of 3.9 during his enrollment at the university.
Tatum, a 2006
Shreveport Job Corps Center graduate, is currently enrolled in the Center's
Advanced Career Training program. The
Center actively partners with local educational and training programs to prepare
its students for advancement to higher levels of education.
“Job Corps has had
a positive impact on my life,” Tatum stated. “Because of the program and the
support of the staff, I have my Associate's Degree.
This is only the beginning.”
In the fall Tatum
will attend Southern University –
Baton Rouge
to pursue his bachelor's degree.
Young
People Doing Good
Matthew
Jones, graduate of Shreveport Job Corps Center, was featured in the
“Young People Doing Good in the Neighborhood” column of weekly
newspaper The Shreveport Sun. Jones
completed his carpentry training in May and is enrolled at Southern University--
Shreveport. He is working toward an
Associate of Applied Science degree in aviation maintenance technology.
