To start your application, connect with Admissions, or ask a question, create your MyJobCorps Account.
Job Corps is an open-enrollment program, meaning that you can start the application process at any time.
Usually, this process takes about two months, but with each step of the Job Corps application, there is support from your Admissions Representative to guide you through the process.
Select any of the four phases to learn more about what to expect.
The first step to enrollment is to create your MyJobCorps account. Once you’ve created your account, you will be able to start your application and complete your profile.
You will fill out information and answer questions in your MyJobCorps account.
There is an Admissions Tracker, so you can check your admissions progress and status at any point. There are also Application, Documents and Help tabs at the top of your page, so you can easily access certain parts of your account.
In order for your Admissions Representative to request a background check, the Authorization for Release of Criminal History Record must be electronically signed.
Pro Tip: You can save your information and log out and log back in at any time if you need to look up additional information.
Share documents to verify your eligibility. Generally, you will need:
Check out the application checklist.
There is a Documents tab in your MyJobCorps account. You can upload multiple documents at once and provide comments if needed.
If you do not have a document or have questions about the documents, you can finish completing your application and submit it. Once you connect with your Admissions Representative, you can finish uploading your documents.
After you complete your application, you will be taken to an application summary page.
You can review everything you submitted and uploaded. After your review, you will electronically add your signature and submit your application.
There is an Admissions Tracker, so you can check your admissions progress and status at any point.
Your Admissions Representative will connect with you to share more information about the program, as well as go over some questions together to make sure Job Corps is the best option for you. Remember to answer honestly—these questions are part of determining your eligibility for the program.
Some of these questions will likely include:
▶ What is your education and employment history?
▶ What opportunities do you want to get through coming to Job Corps?
▶ How do you feel about following rules and requirements?
▶ Have you ever worked as part of a team or group?
Keep in mind: Your Admissions Representative may ask to meet in person to ask final questions.
Pro Tip: Reach out to your Admissions Representative to schedule or reschedule any interviews/meetings.
This is also a good opportunity to take some time to explore which career training paths are the best fit for you. Talk with your Admissions Rep about your interests—they can help you get a head start.
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Your Admissions Representative will let you know if you are eligible for Job Corps.
Your Admissions Representative may contact you for more information and/or questions.
Your Admissions Representative will request a background check.
Keep in mind: On average, the background check takes one to two weeks for processing. Once your Admissions Representative receives the background check results, they'll be able to confirm eligibility.
You will receive an initial offer to join the program, but it must be additionally approved by a campus to make it official.
Your Admissions Representative will assign your application to a Job Corps campus for final review.
Campus staff will review your information and make sure they are the best fit for you.
This step in the process takes about 30 days.
The campus reviewing your application is based on the campus closest to you and/or based on your requested training area. If you are unsure of your training area as you apply for Job Corps, that's OK! Once you're officially accepted to Job Corps and on campus, you will work with campus staff to determine the right career path for you.
Your Admissions Representative will ask you a few questions to make sure Job Corps is the best option for you.
Your final offer will include your assigned campus, start date and travel documents (if appropriate).
If you are not accepted by a specific campus, your Admissions Representative may recommend another campus to you.
Your final offer will include your assigned campus, start date and travel documents (if appropriate).
If you are not accepted by a specific campus, your Admissions Representative may recommend another campus to you.
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If you are determined to be ineligible for Job Corps, there is an appeals process.
After you receive a physical denial letter, you may file a written complaint within 180 days to the Department of Labor Civil Rights Center. If needed, reach out to your Admissions Representative for instructions.