FREE career training and education in Maine.
Open to low-income 16- through 24-year-olds.
Connect with Admissions today.
Get the experience and skills you need to earn your high school diploma, start a career, go on to college or join the military.
Learn how Loring and Penobscot Job Corps can help you.
What can I get at Loring and Penobscot Job Corps?
Job Corps offers residential career training and education programs for low-income students 16 though 24 years old. You’ll get hands-on training at one of our campuses in Bangor or Limestone, M.E., from our experienced instructors. Train for a career in:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Automotive and machine repair
- Construction
- Health care
- Hospitality
- Information technology
- Transportation
How do I know if I’m eligible?
There are a few eligibility requirements to meet before you can start training at Loring or Penobscot 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 staff member to learn more about income eligibility; but you may qualify if you receive SNAP, TANF, or free or reduced school lunch, or if you are experiencing homelessness or are a foster youth.
But is it really free?
It is! Job Corps is completely free of cost. All you have to do is show up, work hard and be ready to succeed.
If you can’t find the answer to any of your other questions here, keep scrolling! If you still have questions when you get to the end of this page, an Admissions staff member will be able to help. To learn more and get connected, call 800-733-JOBS (5627).
Confidence, independence, success and passion begin at Job Corps.
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