What is Job Corps?
Over the last 40 years, Job Corps has built its reputation as the nation’s largest and most successful residential and educational workforce training program for economically disadvantaged youth, ages 16 through 24. This voluntary program serves nearly 65,000 young Americans every year and has trained and educated more than two million young people since the first Job Corps Center opened in 1965. Where is Job Corps? Job Corps has 122 centers in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Four of these centers were opened since 2002 to serve more of our nation’s eligible young people. Students live on Job Corps centers, and centers are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Job Corps also manages outreach, admissions, and career transitions operations at hundreds of locations around the country. Who is eligible to enroll? Income level determines Job Corps Eligibility. Only low-income youth who lack skills necessary to find a job are eligible for admissions to Job Corps. The t
Job Corps is a US program, administered by the US Secretary and the Department of Labor, that works with teens and young adults between the ages of 16-24 to offer them opportunities to further their education, train in certain professions, and gain social skills and experience through vocational training. The program was developed in 1964 and was loosely modeled on the Civilian Conservation Corps, which offered similar opportunities to young adults during the Depression. Since 1964, Job Corps has provided services for over two million people. It especially targets those youths whose families are at or below the poverty line, who have perhaps been unsuccessful in the traditional education environment, or who would lack the opportunity to train for certain professions where they live. People who join Job Corps usually must commit to remaining in the program for a certain period of time, usually not longer than two years. They work with counselors to develop a career path, consider the av
Published Nov-19-2008 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is a free career training and education program that helps young adults get a better job, make more money and take control of their lives. For over 40 years, Job Corps has worked with youth to obtain a high school diploma or GED, learn a trade and gain the experience necessary to competitively enter the workforce. Job Corps might be right if you: • Are 16 to 24 years old • Are a citizen of legal resident of the United States • Meet income qualifications • Are serious about starting a career • Are a student who wants to complete your GED or high school diploma • Are a high school graduate who wants to pursue career training or college Job Corps offers you: • Career Training • GED & High School Diploma • Housing, Meals & Basic Medical • Job Placement Assistance • College Opportunities • Performance Bonuses • Clothing Allowance • Driver’s Education • Recreational Activities For more information visit: sanfranciscor
