Does Job Corp help you get a job?

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. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.

Can you live off campus at Job Corp?

Most Job Corps students live on our campuses. Some centers, however, have a non-residential option that allows students to live at home during training. On campus, students’ needs are funded by the federal government and available right on center.

How much money do you make at Job Corp?

How much does Job Corps pay? The average Job Corps salary ranges from approximately $47,155 per year for a Supervisor to $109,212 per year for a Director. The average Job Corps hourly pay ranges from approximately $18 per hour for a Security Officer to $24 per hour for an Admissions Counselor.

How old do you have to be to go to Job Corps?

Job Corps is a federally sponsored work training program where participants ages 16 to 24 reside at a training facility and gain technical job skills. While it is possible that you may attend a center outside of your area of residence, this is not typical. Your placement is normally based on your home location and your desired career training area.

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?

Where do you go to Job Corps training?

While it is possible that you may attend a center outside of your area of residence, this is not typical. Your placement is normally based on your home location and your desired career training area. According to its website, Job Corps has more than 100 training locations across the U.S.

What kind of allowance do you get in Job Corps?

Throughout your training, you will receive a bi-weekly basic living allowance. As your training progresses, your living allowance will increase. 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.