Are there sports at Job Corps?
A Day in the Life at Job Corps After dinner, students may do chores in their dorms, study, attend high school classes or tutoring, take advantage of professional development opportunities, participate in enrichment and recreational activities, or participate in clubs and team sports.
What type of people go to Job Corps?
Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.
How long does it take to complete Job Corps?
Job Corps is a self-paced program. That means you learn at your own pace. Depending on the career area you choose and the learning pace you set for yourself, training can take from eight months to two years to complete.
What kind of training can you get with the Job Corps?
Job Corps offers a basic Carpentry program and a Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice program through United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA). All training programs are hands-on and are similar in curriculum and requirements.
What happens after you graduate from Job Corps?
After you graduate, Job Corps can help you get started on your journey with a transition allowance. This allowance is based on your academic and career technical training achievement while in Job Corps. How long do I have to stay at Job Corps?
How old do you have to be to go to Job Corps?
Job Corps is the largest Free residential education and job training program for young adults ages 16–24. We connect you with the skills and education you need to get the career you want!
Do you have to live at a Job Corps center?
Yes, there is 24/7 security available at all Job Corps centers. Do I have to live at the center? Most students live at the Job Corps center they are assigned to, but many centers allow nonresidential students who commute to the centers each day when they have classes.