The Department of Education is working on tracking graduation rates. The small group discussion and report did not occur because of time constraints. Job Corps Presentation. Mr. Leather distributed packets of information describing the Job Corps program and provided a power point presentation explaining the benefits and need for Job Corps in the State. Job Corps accepts youth ages 16-24 or older if disabled.
Males have to register with the selective service.
If a young person has been involved in the juvenile justice system or is on probation or has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, there is a process we have to go through. It must be a constructive year - working, volunteering, etc. Medically, if you have an uncontrolled medical condition, and are non-compliant with your medication, you are not eligible until you are compliant. The federal government takes care of medical, dental and housing costs. As far as mental health, even though an applicant may take medicine to control their condition, the criterion is their ability to function in a group setting.