JOB CORPS Career Technical Training • Education • Professional Skills 

Job Corps is a career technical 

training and education program 

for low-income students 

ages 16 through 24. 

Each year Job Corps provides 

training and support services 

to 60,000 young people in 

more than 100 career technical 

areas at 125 centers across 

the nation. Job Corps offers 

hands-on training in America’s 

fastest growing careers, and our 

graduates land high-wage jobs. 

And the best part? 

It’s at no cost to 

income-eligible 

students. 

How Does Job Corps Work? 

Most of your time on center will be devoted to career technical training and 

education. You’ll learn the skills you need to get a high-paying job and become 

a successful professional. 

Job Corps staff will help you create an individualized personal career 

development plan to stay on track for success. Job Corps staff also will help 

you write and submit your resume when you are ready to begin your job search. 

Most students live on campus in dormitories. Some centers also serve 

nonresidential students who live close to the center. While enrolled in the 

program, you’ll receive housing, meals, basic medical care, and a living 

allowance. Students are enrolled in Job Corps for up to 2 years depending on 

their career skills training. 

Career Technical Training 

Job Corps offers hands-on training in more than 100 career technical 

training areas, including welding, automobile technician, carpentry, office 

administration, clinical medical assistant, culinary arts, computer technician, 

and many more. All career technical training areas are aligned with industry 

credentials and are designed to meet the requirements of today’s careers. 

All students who enter our advanced manufacturing, automotive and machine 

repair, or construction career technical training areas will develop specific 

knowledge and skills related to green technology and practices. 

Education 

Job Corps helps high school graduates launch their careers. If you haven’t 

graduated from high school, Job Corps can help you earn your diploma or GED. 

An experienced training staff is ready to help you reach your academic goals, 

and a tutoring program is available if you are looking for extra guidance. 

After Graduation 

Job Corps graduates have the support they need to start a successful career. 

When your training at Job Corps is complete, Job Corps will work with you for 

up to 21 months after you graduate. Counselors will assist you while you look 

for a job and can help you connect with local housing, transportation, and 

child care resources in your neighborhood. 

Contact Job Corps to find out about the centers

 closest to you and if you qualify for the program. 

Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is the 

nation’s largest career technical training and education program 

for low-income students 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. 

00011.07.11 

(800) 733-JOBS [5627] 

www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov