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With COVID-19, things are a little different on campus. Like, we’re keeping class sizes smaller, cleaning and sanitizing shared spaces frequently, requiring face coverings, and more. We are working with state and local health departments and following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on campus.

The bottom line? We’re as focused on your future as we’ve ever been, and we’ll do everything we can to keep you safe while you’re at Job Corps.

General COVID-19 Guidelines.

There is not a formal policy for students, although we highly encourage all students to get the vaccine. To find a vaccination site close to you, visit vaccinefinder.org.

Testing:

Students are not tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to center, regardless of vaccination status. Students will receive an assessment, including a screening for COVID-19 symptoms.
Fully vaccinated students only test with a close contact exposure (CCE) or symptoms of COVID-19. All individuals with a CCE must wear a well-fitting mask for 10 full days after the last close contact with someone with COVID-19 anytime they are around others. Students will be tested as soon as identified as being a CCE and at least 5 days after exposure.

Face coverings:

If your center is in an area with low or medium COVID-19 community threat level, masks will not be required indoors regardless of vaccination status.

Social Distancing:

Social distancing is optional, regardless of community threat level or vaccination status.

Leave/PTO:

Students are allowed to leave campus, and do not have to quarantine upon return.

We know you’re eager to get back to Job Corps. Trust us; we are eager to have you! Our goal is to make sure that you’re returning to a safe and healthy environment where you can learn and train. Every center has a plan for keeping students as safe as possible on campus, including following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working with its state and local health departments. When you do return to campus, a lot will look different, and it may take some adjustments; but please know that you’ll receive the same hands-on training as before, and you’ll be as safe as possible.

The best way to stay up to date on your campus’s plan and schedule is to stay in contact with your center staff. They will have the most updated information on when you will return. Also, let them know what help or support you need while you’re not on campus.

Along with our staff and students on center, we’re also encouraging virtual enrollment students to get the COVID-19 vaccine BEFORE they come on campus. If you do decide to get vaccinated, you can skip many of the COVID-19 safety precautions and restrictions. The more vaccinated people on campus, the faster we can get back to normal training and campus life.

Get started today by connecting with an admissions counselor. We’ll help you find the right fit for you!

Yes! We’ve made changes on campus to protect your health and safety; but you will still get meals, basic health care, and a community that will support you every step of the way. Your center will have more information to share with you once they let you know that you can come to campus.

The best way to stay up to date on your campus’s plan and schedule is to stay in contact with your center staff. They will have the most updated information on when you will join us on campus. Also, let them know what help or support you need while you’re not on campus.

In the meantime, keep up with your virtual enrollment courses so you’re ready to join us on campus when the time comes. We also encourage all virtual students to get the COVID-19 vaccine while they wait to come on campus. The more vaccinated people on campus, the faster we can get back to normal training and campus life. And if you do decide to get vaccinated, you can skip many of the COVID-19 safety precautions and restrictions. We hope to see you soon!

Once you complete your 60 days of virtual enrollment, you’ll be scheduled for campus arrival. The best way to stay up to date on your campus plan and schedule is to be in contact with your center staff. Let them know what help or support you need in the meantime while you’re not on campus.

Yes! We’ve made changes on campus to protect your health and safety; but you will still get housing, meals, basic health care, and a community that will support you every step of the way. Your center will have more information to share with you once they let you know that you can come to campus.

The best way to get help with virtual enrollment is to stay in contact with your center staff. Let them know what help or support you need while you’re not on campus.

Yes! Job Corps is accepting applications for immediate arrival on-campus, but we are also accepting applications for delayed arrival. Delayed arrival, called virtual enrollment, allows new students to begin their first 60 days in Job Corps online before they arrive at a Job Corps center. Learn more about your options.

We are working as fast as possible to make sure that Job Corps continues to enroll, place, train, and educate every eligible applicant. The best way to stay up to date on the status of your application is to reach out to an admissions counselor.

Not yet, but Job Corps is offering virtual enrollment for applicants who can complete their first 60 days of orientation and career preparation online. After you complete the first 60 days, you will transition to your assigned Job Corps center and dive into your academic and hands-on training. This means you can get started on your Job Corps journey faster while we work to safely bring new students on campus.

Get started today by connecting with an admissions counselor. We’ll help you find the right fit for you!

Most job training skills just can’t be taught online. Sixty days is enough time for centers to plan for your safe arrival on campus, while also getting you into the hands-on training you need to really succeed as soon as possible.
Sixty days can also give students some needed extra time to personally prepare themselves, their families, and maybe even their employers for the move from home to campus.

Learning online is not right for everyone; but if you are focused, are organized, and can work on your own without always having a structured schedule, you may be a good candidate for virtual enrollment and online learning. Job Corps can even provide you with a laptop and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

While we can’t make a decision for you, we can tell you that we’d love to have you at Job Corps. Job Corps can provide you with hands-on job training AND education, as well as housing, meals, and basic health care, all 100% free. Job Corps offers training in industries that are in high demand and can lead to good-paying jobs with opportunities to grow.

If you’ve already applied, be sure to stay in touch with your admissions counselor. Your counselor can help you determine if virtual enrollment is right for you or let you know when your center is ready for you to join us on campus. If you haven’t applied, what are you waiting for? Visit https://www.jobcorps.gov/recruiting/enrollment-interest or call (800) 733-JOBS [5627].