Post on 18-Aug-2015
50 Years of Job CorpsJane Marquardt congratulates Job Corps on five decades of making the country a better place.
Job Corps' mission is to help young people improve the quality of their lives via vocational and academic training.
Job Corps began as a critical branch of the Johnson Administration's program that is now called the War on Poverty.
A person is only eligible for Job Corps if he or she is a legal U.S. resident, meets low-income criteria, and needs additional education, counseling, or other assistance find and keep a job
Outreach and Admissions (OA): Students visit admissions counselors and gather information, as well as prepare for and leave for their Job Corps Centers.
Career Preparation Period (CPP): Students assimilate into the center and acclimate to academic testing, health screening, and learning about job search skills. Students improve computer literacy and employability.
Career Development Period (CDP): Students receive vocational training, drivers' education, academic instruction, and preparation for life outside of Job Corps