Students who qualify for Job Corps receive the equivalent of a scholarship to obtain academic, vocational and social skills training. They may obtain a GED and take English as a second language if needed. They receive room and board, medical care, work clothing, a cash allowance, counseling and recreational opportunities. They also may become involved with campus organizations, such as the Student Government Association. Students live on Job Corps campuses, where they make lasting friendships and work with a dedicated staff of instructors, counselors and coaches.
Some campuses offer child care services to accommodate single parents who live at home.
At Job Corps, students achieve independence and develop pride in themselves and their accomplishments. When students graduate, they receive an allowance that can be used for start-up rent, insurance, transportation needs and other expenses. Job Corps also provides placement services to help graduates find jobs. Job Corps now enters its fourth decade as the nation's largest residential training program for young women and men. Administered and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps provides young people who have limited financial resources the chance to learn marketable skills so they can get good jobs.