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Job Training For Youth / Young Adults | United States Department Of Labor

13421 Coit Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110

Serves citizens or legal residents of the United States, aged 16-24 at the time of enrollment who are low-income (receiving public benefits), in need of technical training, education, counseling or related assistance to complete schoolwork or to find and keep a job. Eligible youth must not exhibit behavioral problems that could keep him, her, or others from experiencing full benefits of the program; must not require face-to-face court or institutional supervision or court-imposed fines and must not use drugs illegally.
Generally 8 months to a year to complete training in a particular area of focus. May also do a second session.
https://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/

Process to apply is multi-step. Phone Information Line M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm.

Free.

United States

Description

Offers a job training and education program for eligible youth and young adults. Service includes housing, meals, health care and living stipends during the program, GED preparation, high school diploma programs, job training in more than 100 career areas, (includes health care, construction, hospitality, automotive and machine repair, and more). Training areas are aligned with industry certifications and are designed to meet currently workforce needs. After completing the program, graduates receive transition assistance that includes job leads, interview preparation and a cash bonus.

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Providing organization

United States Department Of Labor

Provides administrative oversight to a variety of departments and bureaus concerned with labor issues for the federal government. The agency mission is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners, improve working conditions, and advance opportunities for profitable employment, preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs. Can also provide national labor statistics. Job Corps is a bureau of this agency but is listed separately.