This is Job Corps. Make it Yours.
Career training and education, free to low-income 16- to 24-year-olds.
Your first step to a great career and a brighter future begins here.
We help students kickstart careers in high-demand industries by giving them the tools, skills and support they need to succeed.
It's all free at Job corps.
Hands-on career training
Workplace experience
Education
Tools for success
High earning potential
Students get free housing and health care while they learn and train, and graduate ready to work.
At Job Corps you'll gain stability, independence, confidence and a supportive community so you can:
Start a career with a high earning potential
Get your high school diploma
Join the military
Begin an apprenticeship
Go to community college
Don’t just take our word for it.
Over 3 million people have graduated from Job Corps. Your student could be the next.
Wondering if Job Corps is right for you?
Let’s talk about it.
Who is Job Corps for?
With campuses across the country, Job Corps provides free career training and education. Here, students get the experience they need to begin a career or apprenticeship, or advance to higher education. Some graduates take their skills to a career in the military.
There are eligibility requirements before you can enroll in Job Corps. For example, you must be a low-income 16–24-year-old, and a U.S. citizen (or lawfully admitted permanent resident alien, refugee, asylee, or other immigrant who has been authorized to work in the United States). Connect with an Admissions Representative to learn more about income eligibility, but you may qualify if you receive SNAP, TANF, free or reduced school lunch, or if you are homeless or a foster youth.
What can I train for?
There’s a path at Job Corps to power your career—and power America. Whether you know what you’re interested in or want to learn about opportunities you haven’t considered before, our training programs in high-demand industries help you build your way to success and stability. Here are just some of career pathways you can explore at one of our campuses:
- Advanced Manufacturing: Welding, Machining and Manufacturing Technology
- Automotive and Machine Repair: Collision Repair and Refinish, Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic, and Machine Equipment Repair
- Construction: Carpentry, Bricklaying and Electrical
- Finance and Business: Accounting Services, Insurance and Financial Services, and Office Administration
- Health Care: Certified Nurse Assistant, Dental Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
- Homeland Security: Corrections Officer and Security and Protective Services
- Hospitality: Culinary Arts, Hotel and Lodging, and Retail Sales
- Information Technology: Computer Technician, Network Cable Installation and Computer Networking Cisco
- Renewable Resources and Energy: Landscaping, Forestry Conservation and Firefighting, and Water/wastewater Management
- Transportation: Heavy Truck Driving, Seamanship, and Material Handling and Distribution Operations
But is it really free?
It is! Job Corps is free of cost to our students. All you have to do is be committed to your future, work hard, and be ready to succeed.
