It also works for other individuals like educators and school and peer counselors who may want to refer a young person to Job Corps. Whatever their goals, Job Corps students live in a safe place and learn skills to get ahead. Only the time and effort needed to complete the program. Job Corps is an asset to local communities nationwide through new construction projects for center facilities, community service projects, flood and disaster relief efforts, or charitable services. By getting involved with local community outreach and improvement efforts, Job Corps students learn good citizenship skills and gain a sense of belonging to the community.
Students also expand their vocational training skills by working on community projects.
Job Corps also benefits local economies. Communities welcome the economic stimulation a Job Corps center generates by increasing the pool of consumers who buy local goods and services. This positive relationship with the local community is an important part of the Job Corps program. The CRC provides community members with the opportunity to become involved in the center's activities and to engage in forums where center improvements can be discussed. To accommodate employers' needs, Job Corps also involves them in the development and implementation of Job Corps vocational curricula.