Does Job Corp give you a place to live?
Live. Most Job Corps students live on our campuses. Your child will likely be assigned to live and train at the center closest to home. Some centers, however, have a non-residential option that allows students to live at home during training.
What is the function of Job Corps?
Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16-24 improve the quality of their lives by empowering them to get great jobs and become independent.
Can you be too old for Job Corps?
Age Requirements You must be between 16 and 24 when you apply to Job Corps. An exception may be someone older than 24 who has a disability that makes it hard to find employment. If you are 24 when you apply to Job Corps, and you enroll in an 18-month training program, you will be 26 when you finish training.
What type of business is 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.
What are the benefits of Job Corps?
Job Corps Benefits
- Housing: A Furnished Dorm.
- Books and supplies.
- Childcare allotment.
- Clothing: for career training.
- Food: nutritious meals.
- Health & Wellness: basic medical care.
- Money: a living allowance.
- Transportation.
Can I bring my phone to Job Corps?
Can I bring my cell phone with me? Every center has their own rules about what devices are and are not allowed, and most centers that allow cell phones restrict their use to designated areas. Check with your admissions counselor to learn the cell phone policy at your center.