Submitted by Carl Nink (not verified) on June 10, 2007 - 18:45.
Every year Job Corps helps thousands of young people begin satisfying careers. Find out more about Job Corps, http://jobcorps.doleta.gov, or http://www.mtctrains.com/institute/publications/DS-ChangingLivesOneStudentAtATime.pdf or by calling: (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627.
The education, certified training in a high growth industry, housing, meals, and healthcare are FREE (paid by the US Dept of Labor).
Job Corps students enter with varying levels of academic abilities and progress at their own pace. Many centers offer English as a second language (ESL) classes. Using certified teachers, the program features:
• Attainment of literacy and numeracy
• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational/Career & Technical training in more than 100 occupational areas leading to industry-recognized certification
• Social and Career Success Skills
• Advanced training, including college opportunities
Job Corps provides student transportation to and from home during the winter and summer breaks. Family members may arrange to visit students at the Job Corps center.
As part of the student transition after graduation, staff work to assist students in finding housing, transportation, and childcare for up to 6 months after graduation to make the transition from the program to the world of work easier.
The living allowance (i.e., pay) is based on stay duration (e.g., up to 56 days is $25/pay period or two weeks, 57-112 days is $30/pay period, 113-182 is $40/pay period and 183+ days at $50/pay period).
A transition payment occurs when the student successfully completes a High School Diploma/GED and/or a career and technical certificate. Students receive $250 for HSD/GED, $750 for CTE or $1,200 for completing both.
Job Corps has one of the highest placement rates among the nation’s job training programs. For students staying longer than 60 days:
• Over 91 percent obtained jobs, enlisted in the military or enrolled in higher education.
• Of students entering without a diploma, 20,570 earned a High School Diploma or GED during their time in the Job Corps program during the year July 2004 – June 2005.
Many dropouts go to Job Corps
Submitted by Carl Nink (not verified) on June 10, 2007 - 18:45.
Every year Job Corps helps thousands of young people begin satisfying careers. Find out more about Job Corps, http://jobcorps.doleta.gov, or http://www.mtctrains.com/institute/publications/DS-ChangingLivesOneStudentAtATime.pdf or by calling: (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627.
The education, certified training in a high growth industry, housing, meals, and healthcare are FREE (paid by the US Dept of Labor).
Job Corps students enter with varying levels of academic abilities and progress at their own pace. Many centers offer English as a second language (ESL) classes. Using certified teachers, the program features:
• Attainment of literacy and numeracy
• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational/Career & Technical training in more than 100 occupational areas leading to industry-recognized certification
• Social and Career Success Skills
• Advanced training, including college opportunities
Job Corps provides student transportation to and from home during the winter and summer breaks. Family members may arrange to visit students at the Job Corps center.
As part of the student transition after graduation, staff work to assist students in finding housing, transportation, and childcare for up to 6 months after graduation to make the transition from the program to the world of work easier.
The living allowance (i.e., pay) is based on stay duration (e.g., up to 56 days is $25/pay period or two weeks, 57-112 days is $30/pay period, 113-182 is $40/pay period and 183+ days at $50/pay period).
A transition payment occurs when the student successfully completes a High School Diploma/GED and/or a career and technical certificate. Students receive $250 for HSD/GED, $750 for CTE or $1,200 for completing both.
Job Corps has one of the highest placement rates among the nation’s job training programs. For students staying longer than 60 days:
• Over 91 percent obtained jobs, enlisted in the military or enrolled in higher education.
• Of students entering without a diploma, 20,570 earned a High School Diploma or GED during their time in the Job Corps program during the year July 2004 – June 2005.