Our Program
How Job Corps Works
Providing students with
the guidance and support they need.
Job Corps Program Overview
Job Corps is a tuition-free training and education program that connects eligible young men and women with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers.
Job Corps Program Overview
Job Corps is a tuition-free training and education program that connects eligible young men and women with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers.
Your Journey Through Job Corps
4 Steps to Success | Career Development Services System (CDSS)
Outreach and
Admissions
(OA)
Welcome to Job Corps! During admissions, you will learn…
- What Job Corps is all about
- How we can help you start a career (Learn more about your virtual option here)
- What training and living at a Job Corps center will be like
- What your responsibilities will be as a student
- What career training is available at your assigned Job Corps center
- How to complete your Job Corps application
Career Preparation
Period
(CPP)
In your first 60 days on center or virtually, you will…
- Create and commit to a Personal Career Development Plan (PCDP) with the help of Job Corps staff
- Visit and learn about American Job Centers / One-Stop Centers
- Learn and practice personal responsibility skills required at the workplace
- Learn, demonstrate, and practice job search skills
Career Development
Period
(CDP)
With the help of center staff and employers, you will…
- Learn industry-related technical and academic skills
- Demonstrate interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Practice social and personal management skills
You will then…
- Begin the job search process
- Prepare for independent living
Career Transition
Period
(CTP)
As a Job Corps graduate, you will…
- Successfully get your first job
- Find living accommodations, transportation, and family support resources needed to continue working (with the support of the center and other Job Corps service providers)
- Continue to contact Job Corps service providers to seek their support, if needed
- Respond to 13-week, 6-month, and 12-month survey requests
Job Corps Serves Eligible Young People
To qualify for job corps, students must be…
16 to 24 years old
16 to 24-year-olds ready to work toward a successful future are welcome. The maximum age limit may be waived if the applicant is a person with a documented disability. For minors, a parent or guardian must sign a consent form.
In need of job skills
The applicant needs job skills training, education, counseling, or related assistance to help get you started on a career pathway.
Income eligible
Applicants must meet one or more of these conditions: receives public assistance, earns poverty-level income, is homeless, is a foster child, or qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Your admissions representative will help you determine your eligibility.
Able to work in the USA
The applicant is a U.S. citizen, is a legal U.S. resident, or is a resident of a U.S. territory and/or is authorized to work in the United States.
Additionally, students must have…
A child care plan
The student has made suitable arrangements for the care of any dependent children for the proposed period of enrollment.
No court dates or fines
The student may not be eligible if they have certain criminal convictions or require court supervision.
No behavior Issues
The student does not exhibit behavioral problems that could keep you or others from experiencing Job Corps' full benefits.
No illegal drug use
The student does not use drugs illegally.
Because Job Corps is a voluntary program,
students choose to enroll in the program and may exit at any time.
Student Stories
Learn more about our program through the experiences of our students & graduates.
