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JOB CORPS CENTERJacksonville

TRAIN. LIVE. LEARN. CONNECT.

If you’re 16–24 years old and incomeeligible, Jacksonville Job Corps Center 

may be the perfect place to complete 

your education and start your career.

Dorm 

life

Recreation

Classroom

LOOK CLOSELY.

Everyone pictured in this 

brochure is an actual Job 

Corps student, graduate, 

or instructor.

Jacksonville Job Corps 

Center is located on 29 acres in 

Jacksonville, Fla., just a short 

drive from downtown.

Jacksonville 

campus

Cafeteria

Students on center

Want to fi nd out more about

Jacksonville

JOB CORPS CENTER?

4811 Payne Stewart Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32209

(904) 360-8200 • http://jacksonville.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

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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. 

Jacksonville Job 

Corps 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.

• Carpentry

• Clinical Medical Assistant 

• Computer Technician A+

• Computer Technician Network+

• Electrical

• Facilities Maintenance 

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 

• Material Handling and Distribution Operations

• Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide 

• Offi ce Administration 

• Pharmacy Technician

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 

Jacksonville Housing Authority, Alligood Electric, 

UPS, and Rite-Mart Pharmacy so they can practice 

their skills in real work environments.

LIVE.

You’ll have access to everything you need at Jacksonville 

Job Corps Center, including housing, basic medical care, 

food, and child care. Most students live at the center, 

but some students commute to campus each day.

• Dorms

- One male dorm and one female dorm

- Four students per room

- Each room has a private restroom

- Two honor rooms per dorm

- Lounges with TVs

- Computer labs

- Library

- Laundry facilities

- Independent-living adviser

• Full-service cafeteria

• Store with snacks and other essentials

• Wellness center for basic medical needs

LEARN.

Jacksonville Job Corps Center helps you get the 

education you need at your own pace.

ACADEMICS

Tutors and academic

support for:

• Math

• Reading

High school diploma 

program

High school equivalency 

program

English Language Learning

HIGHER EDUCATION

College partners:

• Edward Waters College

• Florida State College

LIFE SKILLS

Career preparation courses:

• Driver Education

• Employability Skills

• Independent-Living Skills

• Leadership Training

• Social Skills

Environmentally friendly 

practices:

• Green job skills

• Recycling

• Reducing energy use

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

• Aerobics

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Weight room

CLUBS

• Ladies of Excellence

• Men of Distinction

• Step Team

ENTERTAINMENT 

On-center activities:

• Arts and crafts

• Billiards

• Games

• Movies

• Music

• Reading

Off-center activities:

• Amusement parks

• Beach

• Movie theaters

• Paint ball

• Shopping

• Sporting events

COMMUNITY 

SERVICE

• American Red Cross

• City of Jacksonville

• Feed the Homeless

• Gate River Run

• Global Youth 

Services Day 

• Jacksonville Rescue 

Mission

• Pinedale Elementary 

School

• Salvation Army

• Susan G. Komen 

Race for the Cure

• Tony Boselli 

Foundation

6 a.m.

Start your day

6:45–7:30 a.m.

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

fruit—all this and more

8–11:15 a.m.

Career technical training

and academic classes

11:15 a.m.–

1:15 p.m.

Take a break for lunch

in the cafeteria

1:15–3:45 p.m.

Career technical training

and academic classes

5–6 p.m.

Dinner ... plenty of healthy 

choices, and you can always

go back for seconds

6 p.m.

Fun time, study

time ... your time 11 p.m. weekdays

2 a.m. weekends

Lights-out