Is Job Corps considered a vocational school?

Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16-24 improve the quality of their lives by empowering them to get great jobs and become independent.

Does Job Corps still exist?

The Job Corps program is currently authorized under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Since its inception in 1964 under the Economic Opportunity Act, Job Corps has served more than 1.9 million young people.

How long is Job Corp training?

18 months
At Job Corps, you learn at your own pace. Depending on the career area you choose and the learning pace you set for yourself. Our most successful Job Corps students remain in the program for at least 18 months to gain the knowledge and social skills needed for a new career.

What is the Best Job Corps center to go to?

The staff and students of the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center are extremely proud to announce that as of April 2015, the Center is now ranked #27, out of 126 Job Corps centers in the nation! The center’s overall ranking has continuously improved over the last several months. This is the best the center has ever performed!

What happens if you fail a drug test at Job Corps?

When upon entering Job Corps, they gave me a drug test, which they do to all the students. And if you fail you have to take another drug test in 15 days.

How long does it take to get your GED in Job Corps?

Originally Answered: How long will it take to get a GED in job corps? A GED can be obtained in a short period of time depending on the effort put in. As little as two weeks is obtainable.

What kind of training can you get with the Job Corps?

Job Corps offers a basic Carpentry program and a Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice program through United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA). All training programs are hands-on and are similar in curriculum and requirements.

Where can I find employment training in Kentucky?

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Are there any Job Corps that offer electrical training?

All training programs are hands-on and are similar in curriculum and requirements. Job Corps offers a basic Electrical program and an Electrical Trainee, Pre-Apprentice program through Home Builders Institute (HBI). All training programs are hands-on and are similar in curriculum and requirements.

How to contact the Job Corps regional office?

Be advised that mail service may be interrupted or delayed, therefore, using alternate methods of contacting Job Corps’ Regional Office is encouraged. Please contact Job Corps’ national office at (202) 693-3000 should you have questions or cannot reach a regional office. Interested in becoming a Job Corps student? Get started here!