• Be at least 16 and not yet 25 years of age at the time of enrollment.

• Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident alien, or other alien who is authorized to accept permanent employment in the United States.

• Have limited financial resources.*

• Have signed consent from your parent or guardian if you are a minor.

• Must be in need of further career technical training, education, or support service in order to participate successfully in the work world.

• Have a child care plan if you have a dependent child.

• Show commitment and capability to participate successfully in Job Corps and gain the benefits of the program.

* For applicants who are 16 or 17, parent or legal guardian income must meet the limited financial resources criteria in accordance with the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Student/Employees of the Job Corps program are enrolled under a full scholarship from the Department of Labor. Benefits of the scholarship include:

$ Room and Board
$ All meals and evening snacks
$ Access to Wellness Clinic and emergency medical care including dental and vision services
$ All training costs are covered
$ Evening and weekend recreation activities, both on and off campus
$ Small bi-weekly paycheck
$ Completion bonus available upon graduation
$ Career development services
$ Clothing allotment

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