Job Corps

Job Corps is a program that offers economically disadvantaged young people, ages 16 through 24, education and training for careers.

Almost 70,000 students each year are helped through this program.

You would travel to and live at a residential training center.

You would have the opportunity to get a G.E.D. or high school diploma.

You would have the opportunity to learn a trade.

The program is self-paced, but you should expect to spend about a year learning your skills. Studies show that students who remain in the program until graduation are able to be placed in better jobs at better starting wages.

Other career training services for youth can be found at Assessment, Counseling and Training and Youth Services