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RESOLUTION OF THE
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL COMMENDING
THE INLAND EMPIRE JOB CORPS CENTER
WHEREAS, the Inland Empire Job Corps Center was established at 3173 Kerry
Street in San Bernardino in 1978. In its 34 year history in San Bernardino, the Inland
Empire Job Corps Center has provided thousands of young people with the opportunity to
achieve their academic and vocational career goals; and
WHEREAS, there are a total of 320 students enrolled at the Inland Empire Job
Corps Center and approximately 210 are working to complete their high school diploma.
The students also receive career technical training in fields such as carpentry, clinical
medical assistant, culinary arts, electrical, landscaping, medical office support, nurse
assistant/home aide, office administration, painting, pharmacy technician, plumbing and
tile setting; and
WHEREAS, in January 2012, the Inland Empire Job Corps Center had a graduate
placement rate of 83.8% and was ranked #1 in the nation out of 125 Job Corps Centers
by the U.S. Department of Labor; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, the Inland Empire Job Corps Center students donated 4,189
hours of community service to organizations and events such as: the Veterans Exploration
Garden, the Salvation Army, Muscoy Elementary School, Joe Baca Foundation Baseball &
Fitness Clinic, Arrowhead United Way "College Cruise", Boys and Girls Club 18th Annual
Chocolate Fantasy, Habitat for Humanity, The Rock Church, Cancer Relay for Life, CSUSB
Lead Summit, Eco Fest 2012, Global Youth Day, School of Hope Earth Day Project,
Assembly Member Wilmer Amina Carter's 5th Annual Veteran's Appreciation Reception,
City of San Bernardino's 10th Annual Mayor's Run, San Bernardino Area Chamber of
Commerce Business After Hours Mixer, Light House for the Blind, and the Norton Space
and Aeronautics Charter School Carnival; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, on this occasion, and in appreciation of their
leadership, dedication and impressive contribution to the City of San Bernardino and its
citizens, we, on behalf of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino,
do enjoin, commend and honor the staff and students of the
TIDD LW AND ENPIRE JOB CORPS CENTER
for their outstanding achievements, invaluable contributions and exemplary record
of public service to the community, City of San Bernardino and its c"it�iiz�e�ns.�
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Council Member, rst rd or Council Member, Fifth Ward
ROBERT D. JlEMQNS a 9 C. N
Coun ' ember, Second Ward Council Member, Sixth Ward
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JOHNA. VALDIWA, 9 FRED TT YJ. cCAJDWCE
Council Member, Third Ward Council Member, Fourth Ward Council Member, Seventh Ward