Meet Job Corps.
Free, residential job training and education program.
Low-income 16- through 24-year-olds earn the experience and skills they need to start a career, go on to college or join the military.
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 graduate ready to work and get free housing, and health care while they learn and train.
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 your student?
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 even join the military. The best part? It comes at no cost to our students.
There are eligibility requirements to meet before your student can enroll in Job Corps. For example, they 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 they may qualify if they receive SNAP, TANF, free or reduced school lunch, or if they are homeless or a foster youth.
Sound like your student?
What can students train for?
No matter what your student is interested in, there’s a path at Job Corps to power their career —and power America. Here are just some of the in-demand training opportunities they 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 they have to do is commit to their future, work hard, and be ready to succeed.
