How to Join the Job Core

Joining the Job Corps can give young adults important academic and mentoring support.

For young adults looking for job preparation and mentoring alternatives to college, the Job Corps can provide education and training assistance to help students transition into the workforce. The Job Corps is managed through the United States Department of Labor to give vocational training and academic support to individuals between the ages of 16 and 24. On-site training is provided through a local Job Corps facility where students reside temporarily while receiving instruction on various job skills and gathering insight on how to be a productive member of a workforce.

Things You'll Need

• Some high school education
• U.S. citizenship

Instructions

1. Learn about the Job Corps program by visiting the website. Students and parents looking for more information should visit the Job Corps online to learn more about the program and the general requirements for enrollment (See Reference 1).

2. Acquire some high school education. A high school diploma or GED is not required for admission to the program, but students should possess some high school education as a starting point for admission. The Job Corps will provide academic training to assist students in acquiring a GED while participating in the program.

3. Call the Job Corps and request an information packet. Your packet will include information about the admissions process, Job Corps training facilities nearest you and instructions on enrollment. Call (800) 733-JOBS (See Reference 1).

4. Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements. As an applicant, you must be a United States citizen. As the Job Corps program is designed as alternative education and a training solution for students at established income levels, you must meet the income requirements included in the information packet.

5. Contact your local Job Corps to enroll. The Job Corps website will include the listing information for your local facility. Begin enrollment by calling your local facility to schedule an appointment. Take the information packet and any supplemental materials you need to verify citizenship or family income and complete the enrollment process at your local Job Corps location.

References

• Job Corps: Recruiting
• West Virginia University: National Alternative Training Consortium Fuels
• Job Corps: Main Site
• Anne Arundel Community College: Job Corps