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Graduate benefits

At Job Corps, we will make sure you have the tools and resources you need in order to earn from what you learn. Here’s how:

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Job Search Assistance

Work with our center staff to connect with employers.

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Transition Allowance

Receive an allowance after graduation to help with the first few months of housing and living costs and transportation.

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Career Counseling

Meet with our on-site career counselors to search for jobs, prepare for interviews and plan your career next steps.

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Relocation Counseling

Speak with our counselors for tips and advice on moving to a new city for a job.

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Advanced Training Opportunities

Build on your basic career training and keep strengthening your skills in the industry of your choice. Talk to your center staff for more information about an Advanced Training opportunity near you.

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Real stories

Job Corps works. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out a few of our graduate success stories.

Charles
Charles
Sodel Concepts
Hospitality
Charles is the executive chef at Catch 54, a high-quality seafood restaurant considered one of the best waterfront restaurants in Delaware. Getting the job was no accident for Charles. His years of hard work and training gave him the opportunity to succeed.
Read Charles' Story
Nicholas
Nicholas
United States Army, Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Construction
Nicholas was homeless in 2019 and in search of a better future. Taking the advice of his sister, Nicholas enrolled at Cleveland Job Corps in Ohio, where he could get career training and have a safe place to live. He decided to pursue Carpentry and received the hands-on training he needed for a successful career.
Read Nicholas' Story
Christine P
Christine
Nemours Children's Hospital
Health Care
When Christine was 16 years old, she dropped out of high school. She was experiencing homelessness and was scared for her future. She was looking for stability and knew she needed “something greater” for her life. That’s what brought Christine to the Glenmont Job Corps Center. But what helped her stay, graduate and go on to a successful career was her drive and passion to make the world a better place.
Read Christine's Story
Success starts here

When it comes time to get a job, our staff will make sure you are connected with local employers. Schenck Job Corps grads have been hired by:

  • Pisgah Ranger Station
  • The Cradle of Forestry
  • Grey Towers National Historic Site
  • Rapid River Ranger District
  • Perfect Path Ways
  • Bullseye Jobs, Inc.
  • Scottie’s
  • Community Action Opportunities
  • Land of Sky