ARE
YOU ELIGIBLE?
To qualify for
Job Corps, you must: •
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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