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If I enlisted in the military after graduation but was seperated prior to completing my contract, with an General Under Honorable Cond. Discharge, does the school provide anything for prior military applicant's?
Hi, Russell. Our focus at Job Corps is training and educating students ages 16-24. Don’t be discouraged, though! While you might not be able to attend Job Corps, an American Job Center may be able to help you find a program that can meet your needs. To explore all your options, you can visit your local American Job Center (find the nearest center to you by visiting www.careeronestop.org) or go to www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/ for information about apprenticeship programs.
Thanks for checking in. You should hear back from an Admissions Representative within 24 hours. If it has been more than 24 hours and you have not heard back, please message us and let us know. If you already have an Admissions Representative, please reach out to them. In addition to answering any of your questions, they’ll have the most up-to-date information about your application. If you reach their voicemail, please leave your first and last names and your phone number, so that they can call you back as soon as they’re able. Don’t have an Admissions Representative? Visit bit.ly/3KYcDcc or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to get started.
We recommend reaching out to an Admissions Services staff member to ask about your requirements. Don’t have an Admissions Services staff member? Visit bit.ly/3JeAamc or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to get started.
I sigh up my son 2 mouths age he is 16 at first they called a lot and we're very helpful. Now they don't call at all I emailed called and nothing. He passed the background check and all his paperwork is turned in. He did an interview on the phone. But I'm not sure why they stop calling.
Hi Bethany, thanks for reaching out. If your son already has an admissions counselor, please reach out to them. In addition to answering any of your questions, they’ll have the most up-to-date information about your application. If you reach their voicemail, please leave your first and last names and your phone number, so that they can call you back as soon as they’re able. If you don't yet have an admissions counselor, please visit bit.ly/3nf9PL2 or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to get started. You can also check your son's application status at any time at JobCorps.gov/recruiting/application-status.
We have a Zero Tolerance policy for violence, alcohol, and drugs and are committed to providing each student with the safest possible learning environment. As part of the policy, all students must be tested for drugs before enrollment. Despite being prescribed marijuana by a doctor, possessing the drug on campus would still be in violation of the policy.
As part of Job Corps’ commitment to providing students with the safest possible learning environment, our zero tolerance policy for drug use requires that students be tested for drugs before enrollment. If you have questions or concerns, always feel free to reach out to Admissions staff or staff at your campus.
Hi there, thanks for your interest in Job Corps! We have a Zero Tolerance policy for violence, alcohol and drugs, and as part of the policy, all students must be tested for drugs before enrollment. If you do not pass the first drug test, you will have a chance to get drug free for a second one. For more information, please visit bit.ly/3nf9PL2 or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to be put in touch with an admissions counselor near you.
Adjusting to a new place and routine can take time. If you’re having a hard time navigating campus life, reach out to your peers, your counselors or campus staff for help and advice. If Job Corps truly does not feel like a good fit for you, that’s your decision to make. We encourage you to speak to your campus staff first so that they can help you navigate your next steps.
Hi. There are no classes held on the weekends. Transportation to off-center training and activities is provided. If you have any further questions, please reach out to Admissions staff member.
I encourage you to connect with your Admissions staff member, who will be able to discuss your options. Get connected by visiting www.jobcorps.gov/ or calling 800-733-JOBS (5627).
Hi there. While Job Corps provides three free meals every day, you can bring additional snacks. Learn more about what you can bring to campus by visiting bit.ly/3YV7Iyp, or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to be connected with an Admissions Representative.
if you are still drug testing for marijuana, thats a tad archaic
If I enlisted in the military after graduation but was seperated prior to completing my contract, with an General Under Honorable Cond. Discharge, does the school provide anything for prior military applicant's?
What are the exceptions as far as age requirements? If someone aged Over 24 during the pandemic emergency then what about them?
Hi, Russell. Our focus at Job Corps is training and educating students ages 16-24. Don’t be discouraged, though! While you might not be able to attend Job Corps, an American Job Center may be able to help you find a program that can meet your needs.
To explore all your options, you can visit your local American Job Center (find the nearest center to you by visiting www.careeronestop.org) or go to www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/ for information about apprenticeship programs.
I applied via website
And i got texts saying I was going to speak to someone soon
No one has called
Thanks for checking in. You should hear back from an Admissions Representative within 24 hours. If it has been more than 24 hours and you have not heard back, please message us and let us know.
If you already have an Admissions Representative, please reach out to them. In addition to answering any of your questions, they’ll have the most up-to-date information about your application. If you reach their voicemail, please leave your first and last names and your phone number, so that they can call you back as soon as they’re able.
Don’t have an Admissions Representative? Visit bit.ly/3KYcDcc or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to get started.
So it the student has a high school diploma they still take TABE?
We recommend reaching out to an Admissions Services staff member to ask about your requirements. Don’t have an Admissions Services staff member? Visit bit.ly/3JeAamc or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to get started.
I sigh up my son 2 mouths age he is 16 at first they called a lot and we're very helpful. Now they don't call at all I emailed called and nothing. He passed the background check and all his paperwork is turned in. He did an interview on the phone. But I'm not sure why they stop calling.
Hi Bethany, thanks for reaching out. If your son already has an admissions counselor, please reach out to them. In addition to answering any of your questions, they’ll have the most up-to-date information about your application. If you reach their voicemail, please leave your first and last names and your phone number, so that they can call you back as soon as they’re able. If you don't yet have an admissions counselor, please visit bit.ly/3nf9PL2 or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to get started. You can also check your son's application status at any time at JobCorps.gov/recruiting/application-status.
what if you have a medical marijuana card can you still not smoke even tho it’s prescribed by the doctor
We have a Zero Tolerance policy for violence, alcohol, and drugs and are committed to providing each student with the safest possible learning environment. As part of the policy, all students must be tested for drugs before enrollment. Despite being prescribed marijuana by a doctor, possessing the drug on campus would still be in violation of the policy.
if i don’t pass the first drug test am i still allowed to be on campus?
As part of Job Corps’ commitment to providing students with the safest possible learning environment, our zero tolerance policy for drug use requires that students be tested for drugs before enrollment. If you have questions or concerns, always feel free to reach out to Admissions staff or staff at your campus.
How long do you need to be drug free to be accepted ?
Hi there, thanks for your interest in Job Corps! We have a Zero Tolerance policy for violence, alcohol and drugs, and as part of the policy, all students must be tested for drugs before enrollment. If you do not pass the first drug test, you will have a chance to get drug free for a second one. For more information, please visit bit.ly/3nf9PL2 or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to be put in touch with an admissions counselor near you.
What happens if I don’t like Job Corps tho..? o;
Adjusting to a new place and routine can take time. If you’re having a hard time navigating campus life, reach out to your peers, your counselors or campus staff for help and advice.
If Job Corps truly does not feel like a good fit for you, that’s your decision to make. We encourage you to speak to your campus staff first so that they can help you navigate your next steps.
what if u can't graduate?
Hi. Job Corps is self-paced, meaning you can train and learn at your own pace. Imagine that-your path to a brighter future is closer than you think!
are the student's allowed to go off campus on the weekends and do they have class on the weekends?
Hi. There are no classes held on the weekends. Transportation to off-center training and activities is provided. If you have any further questions, please reach out to Admissions staff member.
Hey I’m 22 and currently have a job and make 33k a year. But I want to join job corps. Do that disqualify me from being accepted?
I encourage you to connect with your Admissions staff member, who will be able to discuss your options. Get connected by visiting www.jobcorps.gov/ or calling 800-733-JOBS (5627).
Can we bring snacks ?
Hi there. While Job Corps provides three free meals every day, you can bring additional snacks. Learn more about what you can bring to campus by visiting bit.ly/3YV7Iyp, or call 800-733-JOBS (5627) to be connected with an Admissions Representative.