Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training.

Funded by Congress, Job Corps has been training young adults for meaningful careers since 1964. Job Corps is committed to offering all students a safe, drug-free environment where they can take advantage of the resources provided.

Job Corps' mission is to attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.

Program Design

Through a nationwide network of campuses, Job Corps offers a comprehensive array of career development services to at-risk young women and men, ages 16 to 24, to prepare them for successful careers. Job Corps employs a holistic career development training approach which integrates the teaching of academic, vocational, employability skills and social competencies through a combination of classroom, practical and based learning experiences to prepare youth for stable, long-term, high-paying jobs.

The Job Corps design includes the following features:

Standard eligibility criteria (12 kb PDF file)

• A defined set of core competencies in academic, vocational, information technology, employability and independent living skills which represent the fundamental skills students need to secure and maintain employment
• Standardized systems for financial reporting, data collection, student benefits and accountability
• Nationally established performance outcomes, goals and quality expectations

The Job Corps design is based on the principles of quality services and individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student. Training approaches and methods of implementation vary to allow tailoring of service components and delivery methods, effectively use resources and meet individual student and employer needs.

Contact Billy Schroeder, Missouri OA/CTS Career Transition Specialist

Office: 417-887-8130 Cell: 417-719-3293

1835 S. Stewart Ave. Ste. 119 Springfield MO 65804

Schroeder.william@jobcorps.org

Website: www.jobcorps.org

Address:
1835 S Stewart Ave. Ste. 119
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-887-8130