The path to success starts here.
Your No. 1 priority is the young person in your life. Our No. 1 priority is helping them reach their goals. Job Corps has impacted lives for 60 years. We’ll help your student tap into their potential and find their passion in the nation’s most in-demand careers.
Hear from April and her son Raymond as they discuss how they found out about Job Corps and what led them to decide that Job Corps was the right choice.
Hear from April and her son Raymond as they discuss how they found out about Job Corps and what led them to decide that Job Corps was the right choice.
We know you have questions. We’ve got answers. Here are a few of the most common questions we receive from parents:
Job Corps provides free career training and education for 16- through 24-year-olds. We have over 120 campuses across the U.S. where students gain the experience needed to begin a career or apprenticeship, advance to higher education, or join the military. The best part? It’s free.
Low-income 16- through 24-year-olds who are U.S. citizens, legal U.S. residents, or residents of a U.S. territory, and/or are authorized to work in the United States.
You may NOT be eligible for Job Corps if you:
- Use drugs illegally under federal law
- Exhibit behavioral problems that could prevent you or others from success in Job Corps
- Have certain criminal convictions or require court supervision
Get the inside scoop on Job Corps eligibility or speak to an Admissions Services staff member.
Job Corps has more than 120 campuses across the United States and Puerto Rico. Chances are, there’s one near you. Find the campus closest to you.
