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The Facts About Job Corps

What is Job Corps?

Job Corps is the nation's largest residential employment and education training program for economically-challenged youth, ages 16 to 24. Established in 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated more than 2 million young people, and serves nearly 62,000 young Americans each year. Job Corps' mission is to teach young adults the skills they need to become employable and independent, and guide them towards a career or further their education.

Who runs Job Corps?

Job Corps is funded through the Federal Government and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Private companies that have been awarded contracts through a competitive bid process handle most center operations, outreach, admissions, and job placement. Large and small corporations and non-profit organizations manage and operate 94 Job Corps centers. The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior operate the other 28 centers.

Where is Job Corps?

Job Corps has 122 centers in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico that place students in jobs in thousands of businesses. Our local region of Job Corps has 24 centers located in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming with over 90 Outreach and Admission Offices that recruit bright, competent, and eligible youth.

 		 
Color map showing all 24 Job Corps centers and the Regional Office within Region 4. These include Kicking Horse, Trapper Creek and Anaconda in Montana; Quentin Burdick in North Dakota; Boxelder in South Dakota; Weber Basin and Clearfield in Utah; Collbran in Colorado; Albuquerque and Roswell in New Mexico; Tulsa, Guthrie, Talking Leaves, and Treasure Lake in Oklahoma; Cass, Little Rock, and Quachita in Arkansas; Shreveport, New Orleans, and Carville in Louisiana; North Texas, David L. Carrasco, Laredo, Gary, and Regional Offices in Texas.

Who are Job Corps students?

Low-income youth (with or without a high school diploma) enroll in Job Corps. These youth learn the skills they need to become responsible and employable. Job Corps is a voluntary program. Applicants must agree to abide by Job Corps' rules and regulations, including a Zero Tolerance Policy for drugs and violence.

How long do students stay in Job Corps?

Job Corps is a self-paced program, so lengths of stay vary. Students may remain enrolled for up to two years, but the average length of stay for graduates is approximately 11 months.

What do Job Corps students learn?

Job Corps has a proven curriculum of academic, vocational, driver's education and life skills training, as well as opportunities to earn a GED or high school diploma. Students also experience what it's like to enter the job world through internships with private employers. Nationally, Job Corps offers vocational training in more than 100 occupations in industries including healthcare, automotive, information technology, and construction. With the implementation of Job Corps' Career Development Services System (CDSS), employers are involved with the curriculum offerings and skills training offered through our Industry Advisory Council and through partnerships with Job Corps.


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