Your path to apprenticeship begins here.
Job Corps’ Pre-Apprenticeship training programs offer the hands-on training and education you need to qualify for and succeed in a registered apprenticeship.
Meet Job Corps—a residential career training and education program, provided at no cost to low-income 16- to 24-year-olds.
Job Corps offers Pre-Apprenticeship training programs in...
Advanced Manufacturing
Automotive and Machine Repair
Construction
Renewable Resources and Energy
Transportation
Learn the skills you need to succeed in an apprenticeship and graduate ready to work.
Job Corps partners with employers nationwide, giving you the opportunity to work for well-known companies like Johnson & Johnson, Toyota, Dell Computers®, and more.
The best part? It’s free.
Job Corps makes sure you get everything you need to succeed, and at no cost to you :
Graduate ready to work and get free housing, food and healthcare while you learn and train.
Hands-on career training
Workplace experience
Education
Tools for success
High earning potential
Graduate ready to work and get free housing, food and healthcare while you learn and train.
Wondering if Job Corps is right for you?
Let’s talk about it.
But who is Job Corps for?
With over 120 campuses across the United States, 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 even join the military. The best part? It’s free.
There are a few eligibility requirements to meet before you can start training at Job Corps. For example, you should be a low-income 16- through 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 counselor 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. Sound like you? Get Started now!
What is an apprenticeship?
Registered apprenticeships are jobs. Think of it as an “earn and learn” career pathway, where you will build on the skills you learn at Job Corps while getting paid, typically full-time work experienced in a field that’s in demand. Apprenticeships are usually offered through an employer or sponsoring program.
As a pre-apprentice at Job Corps, you’ll be taught by industry professionals and prepare for life as an apprentice. Job Corps can connect you to and help you apply for apprenticeships as you approach graduation.
What kinds of careers can I train for?
No matter what you’re interested in, there’s a career path for you at Job Corps. Here are just some of the training opportunities you can explore at one of our 120+ 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?
