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JOB CORPS CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CENTERSchenck

TRAIN. LIVE. LEARN. CONNECT.

If you’re 16–24 years old and incomeeligible, Schenck Job Corps Civilian 

Conservation Center may be the perfect 

place to complete your education and 

start your career.

Laundry 

facilities

Computer 

lab

Dorm 

room

LOOK CLOSELY.

Everyone pictured in this 

brochure is an actual Job 

Corps student, graduate, 

or instructor.

Schenck Job Corps Civilian 

Conservation Center is located 

on 30 acres in the Pisgah 

National Forest in North 

Carolina, just a short drive 

from Asheville.

Organic 

garden

Cafeteria

Want to fi nd out more about

Schenck

JOB CORPS CIVILIAN 

CONSERVATION CENTER?

98 Schenck Drive • Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

(828) 862-6100 • http://schenck.jobcorps.gov

SUCCESS LASTS A LIFETIME

Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is the nation’s largest 

career technical training and education program for low-income young people 

ages 16 through 24. Job Corps is a U.S. Department of Labor Equal Opportunity 

Employer Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to 

individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY telephone number is (877) 889-5627.

Check us out online: 

www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov

 doljobcorps

 doljobcorps

Get in touch with an admissions counselor:

(800) 733-JOBS [5627]

 

 
TRAIN.

You’ll train for a 

career and gain 

the skills necessary 

for a successful 

future. Schenck 

Job Corps Civilian 

Conservation 

Center offers career 

training programs in 

a variety of fi elds. 

All of our training 

programs are handson, and you’ll get to 

practice your skills 

on the job in real 

work environments. 

When you graduate, 

you’ll have the skills 

and credentials you 

need to start your 

career.

• Automotive: Maintenance and Light Repair

• Carpentry

• Culinary Arts

• Facilities Maintenance

• Painting 

• Welding

Want to take it to the next level? Schenck Job 

Corps Civilian Conservation Center offers the 

following Advanced Training programs:

• Advanced Fire and Wildland Management 

• Advanced Forestry

Please ask your admissions counselor for the most 

up-to-date list of training programs offered.

ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE: Our training programs 

are hands-on—students work with employers 

like Lowe’s and the USDA Forest Service Ranger 

Station so they can practice their skills in real work 

environments.

LIVE.

You’ll have access to everything you need at Schenck 

Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, including 

housing, basic medical care, and food. All students 

live at the center. live at the center.

• Dorms

- Two male dorms and one female dorm

- Four students per room

- Communal restrooms

- Lounges with TVs

- Computer labs

- Laundry facilities

- Independent-living adviser

• Full-service cafeteria

• Store with snacks and other essentials

• Wellness center for basic medical needs

• Weight room

• Student thrift shop

LEARN.

Schenck Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center helps 

you get the education you need at your own pace.

ACADEMICS

Tutors and academic

support for:

• Math

• Reading

• Social Studies

• Writing

High school diploma 

program:

• James Madison High 

School 

High school equivalency 

program

English Language Learning

HIGHER EDUCATION

College partner:

• Blue Ridge Community 

College

LIFE SKILLS

Career preparation courses:

• Driver Education

• Employability Skills

• Independent-Living Skills

• Social Skills

Environmentally friendly 

practices:

• Energy-effi cient lighting

• Organic garden

• Recycling

CONNECT.

After the training day is over, you can relax, 

study, or hang out with your friends. There’s 

always plenty to do during your free time.

ATHLETICS

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Weightlifting

CLUBS

• Education Elite

• Student 

Government 

Association

ENTERTAINMENT

On-center activities:

• Arts and crafts

• Games

• Movies

• Pool tables

Off-center activities:

• Bowling

• Mountain biking

• Movies

• Shopping

• Skating

COMMUNITY 

SERVICE

• Animal shelter

• Blood drives

• Bread of Life of 

Transylvania County

• Forest Service trail 

maintenance 

• Haven Homeless 

Shelter

• Safe Women’s 

Shelter

6 a.m.

Start your day

6:30–7:30 a.m.

Cereal ... eggs ... sausage ...

fruit—all this and more

7:30–11 a.m.

Career technical training

and academic classes

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Take a break for lunch

in the cafeteria

1–4 p.m.

Career technical training

and academic classes

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Dinner ... plenty of healthy 

choices, and you can always

go back for seconds

6:30 p.m.

Fun time, study

time ... your time 9:30 p.m. weekdays

10:30 p.m. weekends

Lights-out