Program
"Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential, education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Since its inauguration in 1964, under the Economic Opportunity Act, Job Corps has provided more than 2 million disadvantaged young people with the integrated academic, vocational, and social skills training they need to gain independence and get quality, long-term jobs or further their education."
16 years - 24 years.
English
Free room, spending money, transportation, clothing allowance, performance bonuses, fund for starting a new career, three meals a day (and a snack), medical/ dental/ vision care, plus more.
Must be 16-24 years of age to qualify.
Job Corps centers are nationwide, with Maryland locations at Woodland and Woodstock.
No cost is entailed.
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC, MD 20210
Phone: 1-866-487-2365 1-877-889-5627
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