Graduate benefits

Graduate benefits

At Job Corps, we will make sure you have the tools and resources you need in order to earn from what you learn. Here’s how:

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Job Search Assistance

Work with our center staff to connect with employers.

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Transition Allowance

Receive an allowance after graduation to help with the first few months of housing and living costs and transportation.

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Career Counseling

Meet with our on-site career counselors to search for jobs, prepare for interviews and plan your career next steps.

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Relocation Counseling

Speak with our counselors for tips and advice on moving to a new city for a job.

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Advanced Training Opportunities

Build on your basic career training and keep strengthening your skills in the industry of your choice. Talk to your center staff for more information about an Advanced Training opportunity near you.

real stories

Real stories

Job Corps works. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out a few of our graduate success stories.

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Michael
Ponder's Personal Chef Services
Hospitality
After Michael was expelled from high school, his father stepped in and told him about Job Corps. He knew about the program firsthand, having graduated from Earle C. Clements Job Corps in the 1980s. So, on the advice of his father, Michael left Miami to start Culinary Arts training at his dad’s alma mater.
Read Michael's Story
Scottei
Scottei
Canadian Pacific
Construction
After serving in the Marine Corps, Scottei found himself uncertain about his next steps. Comfortable with structure and the opportunity for rapid growth in the military, he felt that returning to traditional schooling was too slow and inflexible.
Read Scottei 's Story
Alvin Barr
Alvin
Mercedes-Benz
Automotive and Machine Repair
When Alvin was 18, he was working a retail job and felt directionless. Alvin had always dreamed of being successful and passionate about his career. He also knew that college wasn’t going to be a reality for him and that he’d need to find another path to follow his dreams.
Read Alvin's Story