JOB CORPS

Job Corps is a comprehensive career technical training and education program for students ages 16 through 24 who meet the income eligibility requirement.  Established in 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated more than 2 million young people to date, serving approximately 60,000 each year.  Each center offers technical training in a variety of high-growth career areas, such as automotive technician, carpentry, culinary arts, electrical, information technology, office assistant, painting, welding and more.

Eligibility Criteria:

• 16 - 24 years of age
• Low Income
• United States Citizen

Job Corps Centers:

• Atterbury Job Corps Center, Atterbury, Indiana
• Blackwell Job Corps Center, Laona, Wisconsin
• Chicago Job Corps Center, Chicago, Illinois
• Denison Job Corps Center, Denison, Iowa
• Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center, Morganfield, Kentucky
• Golconda Job Corps Center, Golconda, Illinois
• Hubert H Humphrey Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
• Joliet Job Corps Center, Joliet, Illinois
• Mingo Job Corps Center, Puxico, Missouri

Program Benefits:

• Earn your GED, HSED or HS Diploma
• Driver's License
• Room, Board and Meals
• Basic Health and Dental Care
• Up to $100 Living Allowance per Month
• Up to $1200 Transitional Pay for Successful Completors
• Trade Clothes and Clothing Allowance
• Job Placement Services
• Transportation to Centers
• Recreational Activities and Much More...

HOW TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM

For more information, parents and youth are welcome to attend an orientation session.   You can register for a session by calling: 414-649-9044.