But few people know that it offers young people with limited financial resources the opportunity to learn marketable skills for a future career. They'll have the potential to earn much more. There are currently 118 Job Corps centers in the country. Training offered at each center varies depending on location and industry needs. Kedia estimates that the Phoenix location at 518 S. Third St. served nearly 600 trainees last year.
Enrollment is open entry, open exit.
We admit students any time of the year, and they're allowed to learn at their own pace. The average student spends 10 months here and can stay as long as two years. The Phoenix center offers instruction in building and apartment maintenance, clerical occupations, electronic assembly, health occupations and construction trades. Besides educational services, Job Corps also provides students with free dormitory living, meals, transportation, medical, dental and eye care, work clothing, social and recreational programs, and counseling services. Williamson also hopes to attend college one day, but his interest in student government has him thinking about a career in public life.