Puxico, Missouri - US Representative Jo Ann Emerson recently toured Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center near Puxico.  Representative Emerson is often found visiting with her constituents as well as remaining well informed of the successful programs in our region. 

Job Corps is based upon offering education and training program that help young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.  Eligible young people that are at least 16 years of age must qualify in order to be accepted into the program.  

Job Corps works to provide the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.  Those accepted into the Mingo Job Corp program display a high level of respect and determination to achieve their personal goals.

During the course of her visit, Representative Emerson spoke with Health Occupations students Kayla Woolsey and Kristen Medlock, who plan to become Certified Nursing Assistants after completing their Career Technical Training at Mingo Job Corps.
 
Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is a residential vocational and educational training program serving students ages 16 to 24, located near Puxico, Missouri. In addition to seven vocational trades, Mingo Job Corps offers GED or High School attainment, driver’s education, and basic health care all at no cost to the student.

The U.S. Forest Service administrates the program in Southeast Missouri and at 27 other centers across the nation. For more information, call 573-222-3537 or visit www.jobcorps.gov.