Am I Eligible for Job Corps?

The fastest way to find out more about Job Corps is by calling:
(800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627.

A Job Corps representative will be on hand to answer your questions, discuss eligibility and put you in touch with an admissions counselor.

Before you call, take a moment to review Job Corps' eligibility policy to make sure that Job Corps is right for you.

Job Corps might be right if you:
• are 16 through 24 years old.
• are a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
• meet the program's income qualifications.
• are serious about starting a career.
• are a high school graduate who wants to pursue career technical training or advance to college.
• are a student who wants to complete your high school diploma or GED.

The Admissions Process
Applicants are required to meet with an Outreach and Admissions counselor prior to admission to Job Corps.

The counselor will conduct an interview and a background check and make sure that the applicant meets eligibility requirements.

The counselor will also explain, in detail, what will be expected of the applicant while in Job Corps and the benefits of the program.

The applicant must sign a pre-admission agreement to comply with Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy for drugs and violence.

Once the application process is complete, the applicant will be assigned to a particular Job Corps center, most likely the center closest to where he or she lives. The OA counselor will then make travel arrangements for the student to ensure that he or she arrives safely at the center.

The admissions process may take several weeks, but it is important to ensure that the applicant is a good match for Job Corps.