Job Corps: Providing Vocational and Academic Instruction to Disadvantaged Youth

Job Corps is a program that provides vocational and academic instruction to youth, targeting those with poor literacy and numeracy skills and those who lack a high school diploma. The program offers remedial education, GED preparation classes, and vocational training in specific trades, as well as residential living services and job placement assistance. Participants receive an individualized mix of instruction and training after an initial 2-4 week orientation and assessment period. The program is typically offered in a residential setting, but some centers offer a non-residential version.