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Bizzell Secures Federal Contract for Management of Guthrie Job Corps Center

Bizzell Secures Federal Contract for Management of Guthrie Job Corps Center

July 17, 2023 (New Carrollton, MD) – Bizzell US (Bizzell) was awarded the federal contract to operate and manage the Guthrie Job Corps Center located in Guthrie, OK, effective July 1, 2023. This 5-year contract will provide education and training to 550 youths and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24. In addition, the contract will provide 180 staff member jobs for members of the Guthrie community. Bizzell will also actively collaborate with the Guthrie community as a critical stakeholder in Bizzell’s long-term strategic development plans for the Center. Guthrie now joins Tulsa, Oklahoma, Long Beach, California, and New Haven, Connecticut, Job Corps Centers under the management of Bizzell.

Guthrie students will be able to obtain high school diplomas and complete training for in-demand trades such as finance and business, information technology, and culinary arts. The leading trades at Guthrie are electrical, plumbing, and certified nursing assistant (CNA).

Guthrie graduates will receive support in securing career opportunities, including attaining industry-specific job positions, enlisting in the Armed Forces, pursuing higher education opportunities, or exploring advanced training programs.

“The Bizzell team is fully dedicated to supporting and partnering with the communities where our students live. These students will benefit from an expansive network ready to support them as they achieve their goals,” emphasized Anton C. Bizzell, MD, Bizzell Chairman and CEO. “We are fortunate to have Jill Zimmer serve as the Center Director as we focus on increasing innovation and expanding student enrollment.”

Center Director

Staying on as the Guthrie Center Director is Ms. Jill Zimmer. Serving in multiple capacities, Ms. Zimmer has supported the Guthrie Job Corps Center for nearly 15 years, beginning as an academic instructor. She has taught all subjects, including literacy, numeracy, high school diploma studies, and GED instruction. From 2012 to 2020, Ms. Zimmer was an academic manager, and eventually a career technical training manager. In 2021, she was promoted to Deputy Center Director. Bizzell is thrilled to have Ms. Zimmer continue building brighter futures by transforming the lives of our young people.

Jill Zimmer

About Job Corps

Job Corps, the nation’s largest residential job training program, prepares young adults, ages 16-24, with education and hands-on career training for entry-level positions that lead to careers in today’s workforce. For more information, visit https://www.jobcorps.gov.

About Bizzell US

Bizzell US is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone-certified strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. Bizzell delivers award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Leveraging decades of combined experience from our multi-disciplinary team, our subject matter experts develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions to complex, real-world challenges. Learn more at www.BizzellUS.com.

Media Contact: Carlos Gomez
cgomez@bizzellglobal.com | 301.246.6250

Categories Bizzell, Corporate Tags Corporate Updates, Tulsa Job Corps, Workforce Development, Workforce Innovation, Youth Empowerment

Bizzell Announces New Center Director for Tulsa Job Corps Center

Bizzell Announces New Center Director for Tulsa Job Corps Center

 

 

June 22, 2023 (New Carrollton, Md) – Bizzell US (Bizzell) is pleased to introduce Adrienne Pope as the new Center Director for the Tulsa Job Corps Center, operated by Bizzell. As the new Center Director, Ms. Pope will oversee the strategic direction, daily operations, and overall success of the center. She will work closely with the center’s dedicated team of educators, counselors, and support staff to ensure that each student receives the highest quality of education and guidance necessary to thrive in their chosen career paths.

Ms. Pope has over 19 years of leadership experience in education and Job Corps Centers. She has supported the Hartford Job Corps Center in Hartford, CT since 2010 where she has served as the Center Director, Deputy Center Director, Director of Administrative Services, and Careers Services Director.

“Adrienne Pope is a remarkable individual whose passion for education and youth development aligns perfectly with our organization’s values. She brings a remarkable track record of success and innovation, and we are thrilled to have her on board, said Anton C. Bizzell, MD, Bizzell Chairman and CEO. “We are confident that Adrienne will lead the Tulsa Job Corps Center to new heights and continue our commitment to transforming lives and collaborating with the greater Tulsa community.”

Bizzell operates the 13-acre Tulsa Job Corps Center, where they provide academic, career technical, career success skills, and career development training and related support services to nearly 235 young adults each day between the ages of 16-24. The Center offers students education and training programs in the hospitality, construction, heath care, and homeland security industries. With more than 115 staff supporting the center, all are residents of the greater Tulsa community and work to partner with local businesses and resources, such as the YMCA, University of Oklahoma, and Tulsa Police Department, to assist the students throughout their journey.

Ms. Pope is available for media interviews upon request.

About Job Corps

Job Corps, the nation’s largest residential job training program, prepares young adults, ages 16-24, with education and hands-on career training for entry-level positions that lead to careers in today’s workforce. For more information, visit https://www.jobcorps.gov

About Bizzell US

Bizzell US is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone-certified strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. Bizzell delivers award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Leveraging decades of combined experience from our multi-disciplinary team, our subject matter experts develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions to complex, real-world challenges. Learn more at www.BizzellUS.com

 

Media Contact: Carlos Gomez
cgomez@bizzellglobal.com | 301.246.6250

 

 

Categories Bizzell, News Tags Education, Thought Leadership

Dr. Bizzell Delivers Keynote for Multicultural Graduation at JHU

Anton C. Bizzell, MD, Delivers Keynote for Johns Hopkins Class of 2023 Multicultural Graduation Celebration

May 24, 2023 (New Carrollton, Md) – Anton C. Bizzell, Chairman and CEO of Bizzell was selected to deliver the keynote speech at the Johns Hopkins University Class of 2023 Multicultural Graduation Celebration. The event hosted by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion | Multicultural Affairs was a pre-commencement celebration to recognize Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian-Pacific Islander Desi American students who have demonstrated unwavering determination in their academic journey at Johns Hopkins University. The celebration emphasized the importance of community and the numerous cultures and heritages of the 2023 graduating class.

“I was honored to be chosen as the keynote speaker for the multicultural graduation celebration at Johns Hopkins University,” said Dr. Anton Bizzell. “Education is so important, and recognizing the value diversity brings is equally important. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my insights, experiences, and guidance with these exceptional individuals. I hope my words brought inspiration and empowerment to them as they embark on their own remarkable journeys.”

Commencement for the full class of 2023 was held on Thursday, May 25, at Homewood Field, on the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus.

About Bizzell

Bizzell is a strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate change. We develop innovative solutions to some of the most critical issues of our time such as health care services equity, global health, workforce innovation, and other urgent needs facing the world. Learn more about how we develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions to complex, real-world challenges.

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CEO, Anton C. Bizzell, MD and Her Excellency Marie-Hélène Mathey-Boo Lowumba, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Categories Bizzell, News Tags DRC, Global Development, Global Programs

Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Visits Bizzell Corporate Headquarters

Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Visits Bizzell Corporate Headquarters

April 7, 2023 (New Carrollton, Md) – Bizzell welcomed Her Excellency Marie-Hélène Mathey-Boo Lowumba, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to our corporate headquarters on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The visit provided an opportunity for Bizzell to highlight its commitment to community development and social responsibility in partnership with the DRC.

During her visit, Ambassador Lowumba met with Bizzell Chairman and CEO, Anton C. Bizzell, MD, and other key executives, to discuss Bizzell’s activities in the DRC, as well as its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable development, social responsibility, and youth empowerment. They discussed ways in which Bizzell can continue to support economic growth and job creation in the DRC, as well as further opportunities for collaboration and the importance of building strategic partnerships.

“We are honored to have welcomed Her Excellency Lowumba to our corporate headquarters and to have the opportunity to discuss our shared commitment to sustainable development in the DRC,” said Bizzell. “As a multi-national company, we are committed to collaborating closely with our partners in the DRC to make sure that our endeavors provide local solutions to benefit the community and have a global impact to offer a more sustainable future for all.”

(L to R) Celestin Lombe, First Counselor; Bill Scarbrough, PhD, VP Health Solutions, Bizzell; Yomi Jones, Chief Investment And Finacial Officer, Bizzell; Rose Amolo, VP Global Programs, Bizzell; Dale Clark, Senior Consultant, Bizzell; Mireille Mangambu Tshimini, Attache; Anton C. Bizzell, MD, Chairman and CEO, Bizzell; Marie-Hélène Mathey-Boo Lowumba, Ambassador Extraordinary; Dominique Lubilu  Mubiyayi, First Counselor; Tresor Mpumbu Mukadi, First Secretary; Catherine Mobutu, Attaché

About Bizzell US

Bizzell US is a strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate change. Bizzell US is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone-certified company that delivers award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of government, private sector, and NGO clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Leveraging decades of combined experience from our multiple-disciplinary team, our subject matter experts develop data-driven, research-informed innovative solutions to complex, real-world challenges.

Learn more at www.BizzellUS.com.

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