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Muhlenberg Job Corps student improves employability skills at WBL with Chamber

Muhlenberg Job Corps student Hannah Hamilton is putting the employability skills she has learned at Job Corps to use in a work-based learning internship with the Greater Muhlenberg County Chamber of Commerce. And in a win-win situation, the chamber has gained an intern with great office and people skills and a positive, can-do attitude.

Hamilton’s supervisor at the chamber, Executive Secretary Dorothy Walker, said, “I have been using students through the Work-Based Learning program for over 10 years.  They always come with good skills. Sometimes they just need a little encouragement to use and improve their skills.  Hannah is a great worker.  She has great office skills and is a great people person.  There is no job that she won’t attempt.  I also like the fact that she interacts so well with other members of the chamber.”

  
Hamilton, who is a top student leader at the center and has completed the Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide and Medical Office Support career technical training programs at the center, has the goal of becoming a registered nurse.

She says Job Corps takes a holistic approach to preparing students for future careers. “Job Corps has not only helped me academically, it has also helped strengthen my leadership skills and life lessons.  My Work-Based Learning has helped me improve my communication skills and given me more experience in a workplace setting.  Job Corps is a great opportunity, and if anyone has the chance, they need to take it.”

Pictured at left are Chamber Executive Secretary Dorothy Walker, Hannah Hamilton and Chamber President Gary Jones.