Job Corps is a program administered by the United States Department of Labor that offers free-of-charge education and vocational training to youth ages 16 to 24.1
Contents 1 Mission and purpose 2 History 3 Eligibility 4 Phases of career development 5 Career paths 6 Locations 7 References 8 External links // Mission and purposeJob Corps' stated mission is to “attract eligible young adults, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.” 2
Job Corps offers career planning, on-the-job training, job placement, residential housing, food service, driver's education, basic health and dental care, a bi-weekly basic living allowance and clothing allowance. Some centers offer childcare programs for single parents as well.3
Besides vocational training, the Job Corps program also offers academic training, including basic reading and math, GED attainment, college preparatory, and Limited English Proficiency courses.3 Some centers also offer programs that allow students to remain in residence at their center while attending college.citation needed Job Corps provides career counseling and transition support to its students for up to one year after they graduate from the program4
Because Job Corps is a self-paced program, training can take anywhere between eight months to two years to complete, depending on the career area chosen and the learning pace a student sets for themself.3
HistoryJob Corps was initiated as the central program of the Johnson Administration's War on Poverty, part of his domestic agenda known as the Great Society. Sargent Shriver, the first Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, modeled the program on the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Established in the 1930s as an emergency relief program, the CCC provided room, board, and employment to thousands of unemployed young people. Though the CCC was discontinued after World War II, Job Corps built on many of its methods and strategies.citation neededoriginal research?
The current national director of the Office of Job Corps is Edna Primrose, who was appointed on March 12, 2010.5 The Job Corps program is currently authorized under Title I-C of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.6
Since its inception in 1964 under the Economic Opportunity Act, Job Corps has served more than two million young people.citation needed Job Corps serves approximately 60,000 youths annually at Job Corps Centers throughout the country.7
EligibilityTo enroll in Job Corps, students must meet the following requirements:8
Be at least 16 years of age9 Be a United States citizen or legal resident9 Meet income requirements9 Be ready, willing, and able to participate fully in an educational environmentcitation needed Be eligible to receive TANF assistance, if the student is under the age of 18 and has a child. If not, the student must find a way to get assistance for the solo parent program.citation neededIn order to stay in the program, students must not violate the "Zero Tolerance" policy against violence and drugs and various minor rules, such as dress and appearance, as well as dormitory inspection rules.citation needed
Phases of career developmentApplicants to the Job Corps program are identified and screened for eligibility by organizations contracted by the U.S. Department of Labor.10 Each student in the Job Corps goes through four stages of the program:11
Outreach and Admissions (OA): This is the stage at which students visit admissions counselors and gather information, as well as prepare for and leave for their Job Corps Centers.12 Transportation is provided to and from the centers by Job Corps.
Career Preparation Period (CPP): This stage focuses on the assimilation of the student into the center, academic testing, health screening, and instruction on resume building and job search skills. Students are instructed on computer literacy, employability, and center life. This phase lasts for the first 30 days on center.13
Career Development Period (CDP): This period is where the student receives all vocational training, drivers' education, academic instruction, and preparation for life outside of Job Corps, i.e. a repeat of CPP with an actual job search.14
Career Transition Period (CTP): The period immediately after the student graduates. Career Transition Specialists outside the center assist in the graduate's job search and arrangement of living accommodations, transportation, and family support resources.4
Career pathsCareer paths offered by Job Corps include:15
Advanced manufacturing
Communication design Drafting Electronic assembly Machine appliance repair Machining Welding Manufacturing technology Sign, billboard, and displayAutomotive and machine repair
Automobile technician General services technician Collision repair and refinish Heavy construction equipment mechanic Diesel mechanic Medium/heavy truck repair Electronics tech Stationary engineeringConstruction
Bricklaying Carpentry Cement masonry Concrete and terrazzo Construction craft laborer Electrical Electrical overhead line Facilities maintenance Floor covering Glazing HVAC Industrial engineering technician Licensed electrician (bilingual) Mechanical engineering technician Painting Plastering Plumbing Roto-Rooter plumbing Tile settingExtension programs
Advanced Career Training (ACT) General Educational Development (GED) Commercial driver's license (CDL) Off-Center Training (OCT Program) High school diploma (HSD Program)Finance and Business
Accounting services Business management Clerical occupations Legal secretary Insurance and financial services Marketing Medical insurance specialist Office administration Paralegal PurchasingHealth care/allied health professions
Clinical medical assistant Dental assistant EKG technician Emergency medical technician Exercise/massage therapy Hemodialysis technician Licensed practical/vocational nurse Medical office support Nurse assistant/home health aide Opticianry Pharmacy technician Phlebotomy Physical therapy assistant Rehabilitation therapy Rehabilitation technician Registered nurse Respiratory therapy Sterile processing Surgical technicianHomeland security
Corrections officer Seamanship Security and protective servicesHospitality
Culinary arts Hotel and lodgingInformation technology
A+ Microsoft MSCE Computer Networking/Cisco Computer systems administrator Computer support specialist Computer technician Integrated system tech Network cable installation Visual communicationsRenewable resources and energy
Forest conservation and urban forestry Firefighting Wastewater LandscapingRetail sales and services
Behavioral health aide Criminal justice Child development Residential advisor Cosmetology Retail salesTransportation
Asphalt paving Material and distribution operations Clerical occupations Heavy equipment operations Roustabout operator Heavy truck driving TCU administrative clerk LocationsThere is a total of 123 Job Corps centers, including at least one in every state except New Hampshire and Wyoming, one in the District of Columbia and three in Puerto Rico.16
There are six Regional Offices of Job Corps:17
Atlanta Region Boston Region Chicago Region Dallas Region Philadelphia Region San Francisco Region References ^ "What Is Job Corps?". Job Corps. September 25, 2009. http://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/en/about.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ U.S. Department of Labor - Job Corps - Mission Statement ^ a b c "Frequently Asked Questions about Job Corps". Job Corps. January 27, 2009. http://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/en/faqs.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ a b "How Job Corps Works: Career Transition Period". Job Corps. January 27, 2009. http://jobcorps.gov/cdss/CTP.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ Youth Today (March 12, 2010). "Feds Name New National Job Corps Director". Press release. http://www.youthtoday.org/publication/article.cfm?article_id=3871. ^ "Statutory Authority". Job Corps. January 27, 2009. http://jobcorps.gov/AboutJobCorps/authority.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ "Program Assessment: Job Corps". Office of Management and Budget. January 16, 2009. http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/expectmore/summary/10002372.2007.html. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ U.S. Department of Labor - Job Corps - What Is Job Corps? ^ a b c "Is Job Corps for You?". Job Corps. January 27, 2009. http://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/en/eligibility.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ "Program Administration". Job Corps. January 27, 2009. http://jobcorps.gov/AboutJobCorps/program_admin.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ [1] ^ "How Job Corps Works: Outreach and Admissions". Job Corps. January 27, 2009. http://jobcorps.gov/cdss/OA.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ "How Job Corps Works: Career Preparation Period". Job Corps. January 27, 2009. http://jobcorps.gov/cdss/CPP.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ "How Job Corps Works: Career Development Period". Job Corps. January 27, 2009. http://jobcorps.gov/cdss/CDP.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ "Job Corps: What Careers Can I Choose From?". Job Corps. December 08, 2009. http://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/Libraries/pdf/training_opportunities_directory.sflb. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ "Center Locations". Job Corps. August 14, 2009. http://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/en/centers.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. ^ "Contact Job Corps". Job Corps. August 14, 2009. http://www.jobcorps.gov/contact.aspx. Retrieved January 6, 2010. External links Official website Official Job Corps Recruiting website (English-language version) Official Job Corps Recruiting website (Spanish-language version)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. ...
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