Phone Number: (541) 496-3507 or (800) 588-9003Fax Number: (541) 496-8515Website Address: http://wolfcreek.jobcorps.gov/Mailing Address: 2010 Opportunity Lane

Glide, OR 97443

Center Director: Grady McMahangmcmahan@fs.fed.us

Deputy Director: Donna Harloffdeharloff@fs.fed.us

Work Programs Officer: Bill Petersbpeters@fs.fed.us

Center Standards Officer: Syl Garzasgarza@fs.fed.us

Career Preparation Specialist: Fran Gingeryfgingery@fs.fed.us

Center Admissions Counselor DESI – located off Center

DOL Program Manager: Claudia SchusterPhone Number: (415) 625-2614

USFS Project Manager: Del TempletonPhone Number: (303) 236-9903

Description of Area:Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is situated in a small river valley surrounded by steep hills covered with hardwoods and conifers. The Center is located in the beautiful Umpqua National Forest in

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the foothills of the Southern Oregon Cascade Mountain Range. The nearest town is Roseburg, Oregon, which is about 28 miles from the Center and has a population of over 20,000. Roseburg has two fair-sized shopping malls, mini-malls and a few light industry plants. Douglas County primarily is a lumber production and agricultural community.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

What are your current trade offerings? Please provide a brief description of each and an estimate of how long it takes (hours or months, etc.) to complete each trade.

Union TradesCarpentry : Work performed both inside and outdoors. Training consists of residential and commercial construction techniques. Additional training is offered by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) to Job Corps graduates as they work in the UBC apprentice program. Approximately 1000 hours in trade are required for a basic completion.

Cement Masonry : Work is performed primarily outside. Training consists of learning techniques of cement finishing in preparation for an entry level position as a cement apprentice. Completion hours are varied based on each student’s motivation and progress. An advanced training program is available at Turner Job Corps, Albany, Ga.

Construction/Laborer : Work performed both inside and outdoors. This trade teaches the skills to be the “jack of all trades” on the construction site. Training covers a broad range of skills including some heavy equipment, surveying, excavating, site planning, wheel-barrowing, cement and rockwork, etc. An emphasis is placed on physical conditioning. Completion requires a minimum of 1,000 hours in trade.

Painting: Students will work with on and off Center projects. Work performed both inside and outside. This is a structural painting program - not a sign-painting program. Completion hours are varied based on each student’s motivation and progress.

Umpqua Community College (UCC) Trades (Located at Umpqua Community College – approximately 1 hour from Center.)Automotive: IMPORTANT: This is a technical, college level program. A good writing and reading level is a necessity for acceptance into the program. Students need to be close to or at a reading level associated with a score of 600 on the TABE test or an equivalent skills test. A driver license is preferred prior to beginning the auto training program. A one-year completion certificate is available. For those who want further mastery of this trade, there are two options: another year of specialized experience at UCC or an advanced auto program at Clearfield Job Corps Center in Utah. Toyota hires directly from the two year auto program completers. Positions with other companies are also possible after completion.

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Nursing Assistant : IMPORTANT: This is a technical, college level program. Students need to be close to or at a reading level associated with a score of 600 on the TABE test or an equivalent skills test. A good writing and reading level is a necessity for acceptance into the program. A passing score on the Umpqua Community College (UCC) placement test is also required. Students with a reading and math TABE score of 570 or above should make the minimum UCC placement requirements. All students are finger-printed and will have a two background checks (1) prior to acceptance and (2) prior to taking the State CNA test. This trade requires, (in general) that there are no crimes against people. The background check is evaluated against the State of Oregon regulations by the Oregon State Police or by Umpqua Community College Nursing program.

You need to enjoy working with people and feel comfortable performing personal care functions with patients. Your training will prepare you to assist nurses in hospitals and nursing homes, and to take the State of Oregon Certified Nurse Assistant test. Trade completion for the Nursing Assistant is possible in six months to one year. Students successful with the Certified Nurses Assistant test administered by the state become Certified Nurses Assistants (CNA). Additional college training at UCC such as phlebotomy, CNA II, Medical Terminology, First Responders and other related training is also available. These courses provide the foundation to become an LPN or RN.

Non-Union TradesForestry : 1000 hours in trade or the successful completion of 80% of the Training Achievement Record (TAR) for a basic completion. Students must be 18 years old to go out on fire assignments and must also be in good physical condition. The program includes heavy physical training including, weight lifting, long distance running and hiking. Wolf Creek has the only Job Corps Hot Shot Crew in the nation. As such, the program focuses heavily on fire during the fire season. During the rest of the year, the program emphasis switches to other general forestry areas. Culinary Arts : This program takes approximately 6 months for a basic completion and about 1 year for an advanced completion. Students have the opportunity to go to advanced training at Treasure Island Job Corps, San Francisco, California.

Business Technologies : Completion of this trade takes between 6 months and about 1 year. Areas of study include all areas of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint), receptionist skills, 10 key, etc.

Welding : Students learn a wide range of welding processes, blueprint reading, welding symbols, and the math that goes with the welding profession. The average length of time for welding is one year but varies based upon the level of specialization desired and the manual dexterity and commitment of the student.

If you have further questions concerning any of the above trades, Wolf Creek Job Corps recommends you contact the vocational instructor that heads the trade you are interested in. Call 1 (800) 588-9003 and ask for the specific trade instructor.

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What is special or unique about your particular Center? We have:

A full size gym, a state-of-the-art weight room, a movie theater, arts and crafts, a softball field and a track.

A career center with Internet access, on and off-Center work-based learning opportunities, a co-ed volleyball team, softball team and basketball team.

Semi-weekly trips to Roseburg for students in good standing. Recreation in Roseburg includes, but is not limited to movies, shopping, YMCA recreation, roller-skating, bowling and restaurants.

Off Center activities include bowling, movies, fairs, auto races, skating, and concerts. We specialize in outdoor recreation, such as hiking, rappelling, swimming, camping, fishing and many other activities. Students must be in good standing in order to participate in these activities.

Does your Center have a web page? If so, what’s the address? Yes. The web site address is: http://wolfcreek.jobcorps.gov

Do you have any brochures or other promotional information specific to your Center? Who is the contact for getting this information? We have several pieces of information that are sent to all incoming students and a packet of information that is available to anyone requesting it. Tours are also available Monday through Friday from (8am-3pm). Contact the Center at (800) 588-9003 for more information. A video of Wolf Creek Job Corps was produced in July of 2004. Copies were distributed to all admissions offices. Additional copies are still available.

Contact person:Fran Gingery OEO/Orientation Coordinator (800) 588-9003 Ext. 8525(541) 496-3507 Ext. 8525

(541) 496-85252010 Opportunity LaneGlide, Oregon 97443

What do your students commonly say they wish they’d known before arriving that they didn’t know?Some things students have mentioned were...

Not knowing that you have to score high enough on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) before you can complete your work in the Wolf Creek education classrooms and switch from half time to full time trade training. This is the case even if you have a high

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school diploma or a GED. Not knowing that I would have 2 weeks mandatory Kitchen Assistant (KA) and 2 weeks

mandatory education before starting my trade Not knowing there may be a waiting list for my trade.

What is the weather like in the area? Winter: The winter season temperature can fall as low as 30 degrees, and sometimes we get

several inches of snow. Bring warm clothes. Fall: The fall season is full of beautiful fall colors. We will have some rain and many cool,

crisp days. Summer: The summer season is the best!! We have lots of sunshine with temperatures

averaging 70-90 degrees. 100 degrees is not uncommon. Spring: The spring season consists of cool weather with plenty of spring showers. A very

pretty time of the year with lots of flowering trees.

Is there anything in particular students should know about the area? (e.g., major attractions, remoteness, etc.)We are remote. It is approximately a 40 minute drive to the city of Roseburg (population 20,991). The Center is in the foothills of the Cascade Range and is surrounded by the Umpqua National Forest. The nearest stream, Little River, is across the road from the Center. We have our own foot bridge leading across the Little River with our softball field on the other side. We have deer occasionally walking through the Center at night. In Roseburg we have several small shopping malls, a roller skating rink, several movie theaters and department stores, Macy’s, Bi-Mart, Big-K, Wal-Mart, Sears, Penney’s and Fred Meyer. In Winston, we have Wildlife Safari – a drive-through wild animal theme park. Overall, we live in a rural setting.

STUDENT QUESTIONS

Departing for the Job Corps CenterWhat items should I bring? (e.g., clothing, telephone cards, birth certificate, immunization records, driver’s license, Social Security Card, etc.)

State I.D. Card Birth Certificate Immunization records Prepaid telephone cards – you will be allowed a call home when you arrive on Center

to let your family know you have arrived safely, but if you want to be able to call your family to update them on your progress, a phone card is a good idea. Student government also sells phone cards if you need one during your stay at Wolf Creek.

Social Security Card Driver’s License if you have one

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A copy of your High School Diploma or GED Certificate Swimwear (Wolf Creek does not have a pool, but we do visit the YMCA) Sweaters in addition to warm clothes for winter and spring months

What items shouldn’t I bring? (e.g., expensive items, weapons, etc.)Weapons are not allowed, including pocket knives. Cell phones are allowed at Wolf Creek, but not encouraged. There is no cell coverage at Wolf Creek. Cell phones will work in Roseburg. If you must bring one to Wolf Creek, it will be registered in the Students Electronic Log at the Wolf Creek Community Activity Center for identification in case of loss. We require that any expensive personal item be registered at the Community Activity Center. Laser pointers, personal televisions, bicycles and large stereo systems are not allowed. Camouflage clothing, clothing with skulls, clothing denoting obscenities, dark or “Goth” clothing or gang related “colors”are also not allowed on Center.

What items will the Center provide? (e.g., blankets, pillows, hygiene supplies, work clothing for construction trade programs)We supply bed linens, blankets, pillow, bedspread, small towels, laundry soap, shower sandals, hangers and laundry bags and an initial supply of hygiene supplies. We supply work clothing and proper boots or shoes for the trade programs. We will also provide you with “Dress for Success” clothing. This will include two pair of Docker-type pants, two polo shirts and a belt. This clothing is required for education training and trips to town during the training day. If you would like to bring your favorite pillow, a teddy bear, afghan or favorite blanket that fits a twin bed, you may. These items are not required.

How much luggage can I bring? We recommend you bring no more than two pieces. We recommend you also bring a small duffle bag or backpack-size bag. There is no room in your locker to store your luggage, so it will be stored in general storage. Please make sure your name is on your luggage.

Where do I go up arrival at the Greyhound station or the airport? Roseburg Greyhound: Please wait in front of station. Portland Airport: If you are arriving via air, collect your luggage at the Baggage Claim and go to the Information Desk. Ask for directions to the Green Transportation Shuttle. Board Shuttle to the Portland Greyhound station. Take the Green Transportation Shuttle to the Portland Greyhound station. After boarding your bus to Roseburg at the Portland station you will stay onboard until you reach the Roseburg Greyhound station.

Where is the Center bus pickup? It is the Greyhound bus depot in Roseburg, OR. Most of our students arrive in Roseburg by bus. Most students arrive at 7:35 pm and 8:40 pm. A van or bus will be at the Greyhound station with a staff member and student leaders to greet our new students. When new students arrive on Center, if they would like to call home and let their parents know they arrived safely, they need to inform staff during luggage check that night.

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What/Who should I look for?The vehicle taken to pick up the new students will depend on the size of the new incoming group.You can identify the vehicles of the Wolf Creek Job Corps by the following: a white 9-passenger van, a large maroon and white bus or a smaller white/blue or white/maroon bus the size of a smaller school bus.

Is there an average waiting time?It would be unusual to have a very long wait time. We estimate an average 45 minute wait. The arrival of new students is very well organized from the beginning of their trip to their final destination at Wolf Creek Job Corps. We appreciate a check-in call to Center when students arrive in Roseburg - (800) 588-9003. Students may after hours, call 541-496-3507 and press “0” to be connected to the Residential Staff.

What do I do if I miss my bus or plane? If you miss your transportation please contact us here at Wolf Creek immediately. Contact Denise Miller at 1-800-588-9003 during the day, or press zero (“0”) for the Center Activities Center shift supervisor during the evening. Review your travel plans with your Admissions Counselor before you leave for Job Corps.

If there is an emergency who should I call on Center?In an emergency situation, contact Lorrie Olson, (541) 496-3507 extension 8508. After 4:30 pm you can call (541) 496-3507 and press zero (“0”) and ask for residential staff.

How will I know the person picking me up is from the Job Corps Center? The Job Corps staff person will introduce him/herself to the new arrivals. Also, there will be student leaders accompanying the staff person to greet and welcome you to the Center.

Can my parent or other persons I know (guardian, friend, etc.) bring me to the Center? Private transportation by family, guardians, or friends is allowed for arrival at the Center. We would prefer having you arrive at approximately 2:30 pm -3:00 pm. This would allow the guests a tour of our Center, while the trades and school are still in session. Also, if the people or persons bringing you to the Center would like to have dinner with the arriving student, they are welcome to eat in our Dining Hall before leaving. The cost for dinner is $2 for each guest. Tickets can be purchased in our administration office.

Arrival at the Job Corps CenterDormitoriesWhat does the dorm look like? How many students are in each room? Males will be placed in an orientation dorm for the first two to four weeks. You will share your bedroom with 3 others males. After the orientation period you will move into another dorm. Your bedroom is one large room with approximately 6 other students. You will have a large locker with shelves, a short clothes

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rod for hanging things, and on the door, a cabinet for your toiletries. You will be issued a key for your locker so you can keep your personal items secured. It would be a good idea for you to bring a key chain.

Females will be moving directly into the dorm that they will be living in. Females will be placed in a bay with approximately 3 other female students. After orientation you will be moved to another bay in the same dorm.

When am I assigned to a room? Males will be transferred to another dorm after four weeks on the Center. When the student transfers to another dorm, he will transfer along with some of his new friends from his original dorm. A group of staff and students will work to decide which dorm would best meet your needs and where you will be assigned. If you later discover that you would rather be in a different dorm, you can apply to relocate. Requests will be considered and approved on a case by case basis.

Will I be able to choose my roommate(s)? This depends on the dorm. Some dorms have numerous students living in the same area. Others have wall dividers that provide more privacy. In these dorms it may be possible to choose roommates.

Who cleans the dorm? Everybody who lives in that dorm cleans it top to bottom daily. Students will clean the dorm every morning and every night before lights out. This surprises some new students, but working together to keep a clean dorm is an important part of dorm life and teamwork.

What time do I have to get up? On weekdays you must be up by 6:30 am. Between 6:30 am and 8:00 am, students will be cleaning up the dorm and eating breakfast.

When is weeknight curfew? Weeknight curfew is at 10:15 pm and official lights out is at 10:30 pm.

When is weekend curfew? Weekend curfew is at 11:15 pm and official lights out at 2:00 am.

What happens if I miss bed check? You will receive an incident report for being out of your assigned area. Consequences will depend on the severity of the incident.

Laundry What is the laundry policy? Laundry soap is issued out of the warehouse. You get five pre-measured boxes a week. Students do their laundry after work, after school, or on the weekends. You cannot start or finish drying your laundry if it is after curfew.

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How is bed linen laundered? You may wash your own or you may take your sheets to the warehouse once a week to exchange for a clean set. If you brought fitted sheets from home you will be responsible for laundering them.

Do I bring my own laundry products? We only provide one brand of laundry soap. If students want dryer sheets or a particular type of laundry soap, they buy their own.

Meals What is the meal schedule? Meal Schedule6:45 am – 7:45 am Breakfast11:45 am – 12:30 pm Vocation Lunch12:15 pm – 1:00 pm Education Lunch5:00 pm – 6:00 pm DinnerWeekends & Holidays9:00 am – 12:00 pm Brunch4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Dinner

Are snacks available? There are vending machines operated by student government. Every night except Wednesdays, trips are provided to the nearby convenience market. Winter weather may prevent trips to the store on rare occasion.

How do I give suggestions about the kind of food I like to eat? Students can put ideas, questions or concerns in the Dining Hall Suggestion Box, or sign up to be a part of the Food Committee, or students may also choose to get involved in student government.

What if I’m a vegetarian or have other dietary restrictions? We do offer a vegetarian entree at every meal. The dining hall staff will work with individuals with documentation from the medics on special dietary restrictions.

Clothing, Accessories and Personal CareWhat is the Center’s Dress Code? Am I expected to wear a uniform? Each trade will issue approximately two pairs of jeans, two t-shirts, a sweatshirt and the proper shoes/boots for that trade. This clothing is yours to keep. In education, you are expected to wear the clothes that are issued to you. All shirts are to be tucked in and belts must be worn. We will provide two pairs of Docker-type pants, two polo shirts and a belt. If you have a sweater, please bring it because you will not be able to wear your coat in a classroom. You will also be expected to wear these clothes if you are traveling to town during the day as a

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Wolf Creek student.

Can I wear earrings?Only one stud per ear can be worn during education and vocation training. Do not get new piercings before coming to Job Corps. No facial piercings can be worn during the work or school day.

Can I wear a lot of jewelry? You may wear a lot of jewelry only in the evenings on your own time. We recommend you leave valuables at home.

What is the policy on body piercing? (i.e., can students wear jewelry in nose, tongue, etc.)No facial earrings including: eyebrow, tongue, nose, upper/lower lip and fingernails. Only one earring in each ear is allowed during the work or school day.

Where do I get my hair cut? There are several salons and barber shops in Glide and the Roseburg area. There is also a hair stylist that visits Wolf Creek each month. Hair cuts are an expense of the student.

Can I have braids in my hair? It depends on the trade.

When do I get my clothing allowance?Your first clothing allowance is used to purchase your “Dress for Success” clothes that you will need to wear in education. These clothes will be provided during your second week on Center during orientation. You will be expected to wear these in education, for in-town medical appointments, to Umpqua Community College for G.E.D. testing and all other official business as a Wolf Creek Student when you are traveling to town. Your next clothing allowance does not happen until your sixth to ninth month on campus.

What is the smoking policy?We do not promote smoking and do not sell tobacco products on this Center. Minors cannot smoke on Center or receive tobacco products in the mail. Minors will receive write-ups and disciplinary actions if they are found smoking on Center. We have designated smoking areas. We do offer a “stop smoking” class.

What should I do if I’m sick?If you know you are sick in the morning, you need to go to the Health & Wellness Center between 7:00 am-7:45am. If you do not make it to this sick call, you will have to wait until after work or school—between 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but a phone call by a student’s education or vocation instructor to the health staff is made prior to the student visiting the Health & Wellness Center.

Contacting Family and Friends

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How can my parents, family and friends reach me by telephone?Family and friends can reach you by phone after work or school. Your dorm phone number will not be released by Job Corps staff. You must contact those who want to call you and let them know your phone number.

Can I bring my cell phone? My pager?You can bring your cell phone or pager to Center, but they will not work at Center. They will work in Roseburg, so you could use them when you are in town. We encourage you to leave these items at home so they will not be lost. Any high value item must be registered at our Community Activity Center. This protects you in case of loss.

What will my mailing address be?(Student Name)Wolf Creek Job Corps2010 Opportunity LaneGlide, Oregon 97443

Will I have access to the Internet?Yes, you will have access to the Internet. We have many computers throughout the Center that provide internet access.

Will I get an e-mail account? Can I use my own?All students who want an e-mail address will be given one. Those who already have an address can continue to use their own address.

Can my family send me money?Yes. We suggest that large amounts of cash not be sent through the mail. We do not cash personal checks on Center. We take students to town to cash checks.

Can my family and friends visit the Center? If so, when?Family and friends can visit, preferably after work or school and on weekends. We teach employability skills on Center, which includes remaining at work during the work week, so we try to minimize outside visits during the training day.

Can visitors stay at the Center? We do not have accommodations for visitors to spend the night.

What happens at holiday times?Students receive two paid trips to return to the town they screened in from during the two breaks of the year. The first - Summer Break - occurs during the first two weeks of July, and the second – Winter Break - occurs during the last two weeks of December.

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When can I go home to visit?After the first five weeks on Center, students in good standing may go home to visit. Weekend pass buses run most weekends to Roseburg. On holiday weekends pass buses run to Eugene and Grants Pass/Medford. If the student’s home is beyond these limits, he/she must pay for transportation from Roseburg. These visits home are dependent upon the student being in good standing on Center. A student can be restricted to Center if there are frequent rule violations.

Can I get a pass to leave on the weekends?After the first five weeks on Center, students may go on weekend passes. Again, weekend passes are contingent upon the student being in good standing on Center.

Orientation to Center LifeWho is the Career Preparation Counselor?Fran Gingery is the Career Preparation Counselor. She is available between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm for phone calls. In the evening, an evening counselor is assigned to a student upon arrival. Students are assigned a counselor based upon the trade they select.

What is the Orientation schedule? What will happen my first 30 days at the Center?Our Introduction to Center Life (ICL) schedule lasts for two weeks. During the third week, students will participate in employability training. Each student’s first 30 days on Center will consist of taking care of medical screening, choosing a trade by visiting each, having an opportunity to discuss goals and any concerns with a counselor, complete testing for education and learning level, may be beginning trade or education, orientation to the dorm, orientation to the Center, and various recreation activities designed specifically for the new students. In addition, job training and social skills are taught during the first 30 days including resume writing, the 13 Employability Skills “The Key to Success,” job search skills including use of the local One Stop Career Center and other employment agencies.

Students will also begin their first Work Based Learning (WBL) assignment in the Wolf Creek Dining Hall as Kitchen Aides (KA). Work skills and teamwork will be evaluated by both student and staff supervisors during this WBL. Students will receive positive feedback and ratings during this assignment.

What is the Center’s Zero Tolerance policy?The Center has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and violence. Students will be drug tested upon entry. If a student tests positive for drugs upon entry, he/she has 45 days to test clean. After 45 days, if the student still tests positive for drugs, he/she will be terminated and sent home. After the initial 45 days, we test upon suspicion at Wolf Creek. If a student tests positive under suspicion and it is the first positive they have had, they will have 45 days to test negative. At any time, if a student has had two positive drug tests on record, they will be terminated and sent home immediately.

A successful work place must be drug, alcohol, and violence free. A drug free environment is stressed

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at Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.

What happens if a student violates the Zero Tolerance Policy?If a student violates the zero tolerance policy, he or she will be terminated from the program and sent home immediately.

What is the gender ratio of the students at the Center? The gender ratio of the students is approximately 3 to 1 (males to females)

Daily Life on Center

What is the typical work/school week schedule?Mondays through Fridays both trade and education begin at 8:00 am. Education ends at 3:30 pm and trade ends at 4:00 pm. Both have a 45-minute lunch.

What kinds of classes are offered?The classes we offer include but are not limited to: Math, Reading, GED, Health, Cultural Awareness, High School Diploma, Trade Math, and Driver’s Education, Social Skills Training, leadership, and college classes through Umpqua Community College.

What happens if a student doesn’t attend class?If a student does not attend class, the student will receive an out-of-assigned area incident report. The consequences will be determined through our Center discipline system. This usually results in a loss of points and a loss of privileges. We treat students at Wolf Creek as adults unless they demonstrate otherwise. What is expected classroom behavior and dress code?Students will wear their “Dress for Success” clothing, which will be supplied for them. Students are expected (while in class and during trade) to respect their learning environment. This means acting in a mature fashion that does NOT interfere with the right to learn of other students. Respect to all students on Center is emphasized. Accordingly, students and staff treat each other with respect.

When I pick a vocational trade, will I get my first choice? Will I get into the trade right away?You will be assigned to your first choice trade unless it is full. If it is full, you will be assigned to another related trade until your first choice trade has an opening. At that time, you will be given the option of remaining in your assigned trade or moving to your first choice trade.

What is the dress code in my vocational trade?It varies by trade and all clothing is issued to the student upon entrance to the trade.

Is there English as a Second Language (ESL) program at this Center? ESL is not a major program at Wolf Creek, but we do work with students who need these services when the

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need arises. The local community college can also help when there is a need.

Can I earn high school credits? If a student does not have too many credits to complete for a high school diploma, Center staff will work with the student to help them attain their high school diploma. This is determined on a case-by-case basisA General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is also available for students that pass the GED exam.

Can I earn a high school diploma?Yes, high school diplomas are encouraged. It is most easily attained if you have only a few credits remaining to be earned.

How do I earn my GED?A student must be able to read at an eighth grade level before being accepted into the GED program. Once in the GED program, students will study with assistance from teachers to prepare for the GED tests. Tests can be taken twice a week after the student qualifies for each subject.

Can I work on my own time, off the Center?You can ride the daily transportation into Roseburg in the evenings as long as you have good standing on Center (gold card level) Few students have been able to find employers that are flexible enough to hire a student for such short hours.

What recreational activities are offered?There are various activities on and off Center. We specialize in outdoor recreation, such as hiking, rappelling, swimming, camping, and fishing. Activities may also include bowling, dinner and movie trips, roller-skating, attending or participation in sporting events, concerts in Roseburg, trips to the coast, and many others.

Are there any clubs on Center? (e.g., Student Council, Drama Club, sports teams, etc.)There are government and leadership clubs/opportunities on Center. Also a student may choose to “work” for different areas on Center including but not limited to: Recreation, Arts and Crafts, Student Activity Center, and all other areas. Wolf Creek has a strong Student Government that provides input to Center management, peer counselors that work with students new to Center, and an extensive system of dorm leaders that assist the dorm staff manage their dorms. Sports are also emphasized on Center. Seasonal teams are organized that play both in city leagues and play other Job Corps’ Centers including: softball, basketball, and volleyball.

Are there any other special programs? (e.g., TEAP, Anger Management, etc.)Special programs include but are not limited to the Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP), Anger Management, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Smoking cessation classes, stress reduction, and Leadership Training,

May I attend church?

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You may attend church. The Center will provide transportation to and from the church of your choice in the Roseburg area.

Can I go shopping? To the mall? When can I leave the Center to do these things?Depending upon your behavior status, you may have the opportunity to go into town on bi-weekly trips.

Are there off Center recreation trips? How often? How do I get to go?Yes, there are off Center recreation trips. The amount and timing of trips depend upon the activity. The student’s eligibility to participate depends on his/her behavior status. Students in good standing are eligible to go into Roseburg two times per week. Trips to the Coast, Crater Lake, and other places are also provided frequently.

Can I bring my car? My bike? My skateboard?You may not bring your car or bike. You may bring your skateboard or roller blades, but you must bring a helmet, arm pads and knee pads and wear them while riding.

When am I paid?Students have a “pay day” every two weeks but it is only a small stipend. Your real pay is the training you receive, free of charge, your GED, high school diploma, vocational training, social skills training, employability training, and of course the good paying job you will leave Wolf Creek with as a start to your working career!

How much am I paid?Bi-weekly pay varies depending on your length of time on Center. It averages about $25 - $50.

Leaving the Job Corps CenterIf I don’t like this Job Corps Center, can I transfer to another Center?Wolf Creek policy is that you must complete your trade here. Under rare circumstances a transfer may be arranged but only after spending sufficient time at Wolf Creek to demonstrate a good track record.

If I don’t like Job Corps, can I resign?Yes, but we at Wolf Creek hope that you will allow for at least two months to adjust to the Center. By that time, you will have an idea of your trade and education opportunities and also be adjusted to your dorm and other students. If you still plan to leave, you must submit a resignation form. The processing time for student resignation takes about two weeks.

If all is going well, and I’m close to completing the Job Corps program, how does the Center help me

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make the transition from Job Corps to a career?As part of the Career Development Services System (CDSS), we have a variety of support systems to help each student with individual career needs. Work-Based Learning (WBL), Vocational Instructors, Career Development Case Managers, counselors, and other staff are all available to assist you. Our ultimate goal is to work with you to assist in your efforts to obtain a good paying job related to your trade.

You will enter the career transition period during your last 60 days on Center. Our team of specialists will work with you. During this time, you will perfect your resume, complete your job search, and finalize your portfolio. The optimum goal is to have you leave Center with a job placement. We will track your progress and help you with available services for up to a year after your placement. Our success is based upon your success. Our job is to ensure that you have skills to gain steady employment in your trade.

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