GREEN:
 

THE JOBS OF TOMORROW
 

WHAT IS JOB CORPS? 

Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is a career technical training and education program for students ages 16 through 

24. Job Corps provides training and support services to more than 100,000 young people each year. After graduation, 88 percent of Job 

Corps students enter employment, enroll in continuing education, or enlist in the military. 

Green Career Opportunities 

A green job is any job that helps put America on the path to a 

cleaner, more energy-efficient future. Green jobs are on the rise in 

the United States, and so are green training opportunities at Job 

Corps. Due largely to funds provided by the American Recovery 

and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the green job market is expected 

to produce approximately 575,000 jobs during 2011 and 2012 in 

industries such as public transit, green construction, renewable 

resources and manufacturing. 

Job Corps currently offers three different training career pathways 

with a green focus – Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive and 

Machine Repair, and Construction. 

What You Will Learn 

At any of Job Corps’ 125 centers, you will have the opportunity to 

receive hands-on green training in the career technical trades listed 

below. Each training program is aligned with industry-based skill 

standards, and most offer nationally recognized certifications. 

Green Training – What We Teach 

(in addition to our standard industry-based training curricula) 

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 

Machining, Manufacturing Technology, and Welding 

•	 OSHA and EPA safety requirements 

•	 Shop maintenance procedures to reduce waste and promote 

environmental stewardship 

•	 Proper cleanup procedures using green materials and products 

•	 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle 

•	 Lean to Green Manufacturing 

AUTOMOTIVE AND MACHINE REPAIR 

Automobile Technician, General 

Service Technician, and coming 

soon, Collision Repair and Refinish 

• Green environmental practices 

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 

• Pollution prevention principles 

•	 Eco-friendly parts, cleaning 

materials, and practices 

•	 Introduction to hybrid and 

alternative vehicles 

• Safety aspects and procedures 

• Hybrid systems and functionality 

• Alternative fuel systems 

•	 High-voltage battery modules, 

layout, and cooling system 

• Regenerative brake system and system components 

• Proper hybrid vehicle service/maintenance 

CONSTRUCTION 

Bricklaying, Carpentry, Cement Masonry, Electrical, Facilities 

Maintenance, HVAC, Painting, and Plumbing 

• Introduction to environmental awareness and green building 

• Reject, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle 

• Alternative materials 

• Treatment of hand tools and equipment for sustainability 

• Waste management 

• Installation of water- and energy-efficient equipment and fixtures 

• Sourcing of alternative materials and products 

All Job Corps students can also participate in on-the-job training 

through internships and work-based learning opportunities. You 

won’t just study these skills and practices, you will apply them at 

real work sites. 

After Graduation 

For up to 21 months after graduation, Job Corps students receive 

transitional support services, including job-search assistance and 

help in locating housing, child care, and transportation, if needed. 

How to Join 

Job Corps has remained one of the nation’s largest youth training 

providers for more than 45 years for a reason – take advantage of its 

excellent training and educational resources and join today. Your path to 

a successful green career is only a phone call away – (800) 733-JOBS. 

For more information about ARRA, visit www.recovery.gov. 

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