Can you have phones in Job Corps?

Can I bring my cell phone with me? Every center has their own rules about what devices are and are not allowed, and most centers that allow cell phones restrict their use to designated areas. Check with your admissions counselor to learn the cell phone policy at your center.

How does Job Corps work?

The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.

Can you smoke in Job Corps?

No, you can not smoke cigarettes at all. It is a distraction of your training and its a rule that you dont smoke on the jobsite.

How much is Job Corps monthly allowance?

The living allowance (i.e., pay) is based on stay duration (e.g., up to 56 days is $25/pay period or two weeks, 57-112 days is $30/pay period, 113-182 is $40/pay period and 183+ days at $50/pay period).

Do you get your own room in Job Corps?

Most Job Corps students live on our campuses. Some centers, however, have a non-residential option that allows students to live at home during training. On campus, students’ needs are funded by the federal government and available right on center. Your child will live in a furnished dorm room with several roommates.

Can you bring a TV to Job Corps?

Televisions are also prohibited. Job Corps discourages students from bringing expensive personal items such as jewelry, designer clothing or electronics because of the potential for them to be stolen.

Where is the Pittsburgh Job Corps center located?

The Pittsburgh Job Corps Center was originally built as a hospital in 1915. Despite its long history, the center is well maintained and updated by the students themselves as a part of their studies. The campus is located on 99 acres in Pittsburgh, Pensylvania, just a short drive from downtown.

Does the Job Corps center provide transportation to and from campus?

Students who live off campus are provided free transportation to and from our center. The Pittsburgh Job Corps Center was originally built as a hospital in 1915. Despite its long history, the center is well maintained and updated by the students themselves as a part of their studies.

Where are the Job Corps regional offices?

The Boston Regional Office of Job Corps oversees Job Corp centers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The Atlanta Regional Office of Job Corps oversees Job Corp centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

What is jobsjob Corps?

Job Corps’ mission is to educate and train highly-motivated young people for successful careers in the nation’s fastest-growing industries. Equal Opportunity Employer Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY telephone number is 877 889-5627.