Success Lasts a Lifetime with Job Corps
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining Job Corps, call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627 where an operator will provide you with general information about Job Corps, refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.
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Job Corps Remembers Sargent Shriver
Below is a two-minute video about Sargent Shriver's contributions to Job Corps. Sargent Shriver passed away on January 18, 2011.
Job Corps National Director Edna Primrose issued a statement regarding the passing of Sargent Shriver (21 kb PDF file).
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A Message from the Job Corps National Director
Below is a six-minute video from Job Corps National Director Edna Primrose reflecting on Program Year 2010 and looking forward to Program Year 2011.
Young people interested in joining Job Corps are also invited to visit our Recruiting Web site, which is also available in Spanish (español).
Success Stories: Read how Job Corps helps make success last a lifetime for our graduates.
Job Corps was awarded funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to be used for construction, rehabilitation and acquisition, as well as operations needs. Since the act was signed into law, Job Corps has implemented "green" student training programs and commenced construction projects at more than 65 centers, helping create and retain jobs.
For more information on ARRA, please visit http://www.jobcorps.gov/aboutjobcorps/recovery.aspx, http://www.dol.gov/Recovery/, http://www.doleta.gov/Recovery/eta_default.cfm, or www.recovery.gov.
Job Corps supports the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Distracted Driving Initiative to combat distracted driving. For more information on this initiative, please see OSHA's Distracted Driving page at http://www.osha.gov/distracted-driving/index.html.
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