Program Offers Career Training to Area Youth

The U.S. Department of Labor offers free education and job training programs to eligible youth ages 16-24. 

The program can help young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma and find and keep a job.

Job Corps students can receive hands-on training in more than 100 career fields, such as construction, business and finance, health  care and information technology. The program also provides eligible, low-income students with room and board, counseling and mentoring services, living allowances and basic medical care.  Students also can participate in on-the-job training at real work sites through work-based learning opportunities.

“Job Corps provides a unique opportunity for young people to launch their careers,” said Grace Kilbane, the national director for the Office of Job Corps. “Students attend academic and vocational classes, earn industry-recognized credentials, and learn critical life skills in preparation for a good job, continued education or military service. In today’s competitive employment environment, Job Corps is more important than ever, and we urge eligible youth to enroll,” Kilbane said.

Click here to find out more about the Philadelphia Job Corps Center.