Job Corps
Job Corps is the oldest and largest organization
of finance education and vocational training targeted to economically
disadvantaged young people aged 16 to 24. Job Corps was created
in 1964 and has trained more than 2 million young people at
a current rate of approximately 62000 young people each year.
Where is Job Corps?
There are currently 122 Job Corps locations in 48 states plus
the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Job Corps also manage
outreach programs at hundreds of different locations throughout
the United States.
Education and Training
Job Corp students receive hands-on career training in over 100
occupational areas including information technology, health,
construction-related fields, cooking arts, commercial and technical
fields among others. Job Corps students can also participate
in real on-the-job training programs. Job Corps also helps students
complete their high school diploma or study to pass the GED.
During their enrollment in a Job Corps program
students receiving room and board, health benefits and bi-weekly
living allowances. There is a zero tolerance policy for drug
use and violence. Programs are self paced and can last up to
two years.
After Job Corps
Upon completion of a Job Corps program students receive assistance
in job placement. Employers benefit by hiring new employees
who are well trained and ready to work immediately. Over 90
percent of Job Corps graduates go on to work successfully in
the private sector or military or continue on to higher education
programs. Graduates also receive transitional support services
such as assistance in finding housing, childcare and transportation
for up to 18 months after program graduation.
For more information on signing up for Job Corps,
please visit: http://jobcorps.doleta.gov.
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