Detroit Job Corps Center

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 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives.

At Job Corps, students enroll to learn a trade, earn a high school diploma or GED and get help finding a good job. When you join the program, you will be paid a monthly allowance; the longer you stay with the program, the more your allowance will be. Job Corps provides career counseling and transition support to its students for up to 12 months after they graduate from the program.

To enroll in Job Corps, students must meet the following requirements:

Be 16 through 24;
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident;

Meet income requirements;

Be ready, willing, and able to participate fully in an educational environment.

Capacity: 280 total: 120 men, 120 women (residents); 10 men, 30 women (non-residents).


Contact:

Detroit Job Corps Center
11801 Woodrow Wilson Street
Detroit, MI 48206
Phone: (313) 852-0300
Fax: (313) 865-8791
Website: http://detroit.jobcorps.gov/

 

Funded by the United States 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.

Last updated: April 25th, 2011