The path to success starts here.
Your top priority is the young person in your life. Our top priority is helping them reach their goals. Job Corps can help them unlock their potential and take the first steps toward a career in an industry that’s hiring right now. For over 60 years, Job Corps has empowered young people with the skills needed to succeed in today’s economy, transforming lives through hands-on training in fields like health care, construction, tech and beyond.
Hear from April and her son Raymond as they discuss how they found out about Job Corps and what led them to decide that Job Corps was the right choice.
Hear from April and her son Raymond as they discuss how they found out about Job Corps and what led them to decide that Job Corps was the right choice.
We know you have questions. We’ve got answers. Here are a few of the most common questions we receive from parents:
Job Corps provides career training and education for 16- through 24-year-olds at no cost to students. We have 120-plus campuses nationwide where students earn the skills and gain the experience needed to begin a career or apprenticeship, advance to higher education, or join the military.
Low-income 16- through 24-year-olds who are U.S. citizens, legal U.S. residents, or residents of a U.S. territory, and/or are authorized to work in the United States.
You may NOT be eligible for Job Corps if you:
- Use drugs illegally under federal law
- Exhibit behavioral problems that could prevent you or others from success in Job Corps
- Have certain criminal convictions or require court supervision
Get the inside scoop on Job Corps eligibility or speak to an Admissions Services staff member.
Job Corps has more than 120 campuses across the United States and Puerto Rico. Chances are, there’s one near you. Find the campus closest to you.
