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What is Job Corps? Job Corps is our nation's most successful career preparation program for at-risk young Americans ages 16-24.

The mission of the National Job Corps Association is to unite the Job Corps community through activities and services that strengthen the program for the benefit of students, staff and employers. The 125 Job Corps Centers in all 50 states have helped nearly 3 million disadvantaged young Americans complete their high school education and transition into higher education, a gainful career or military service. Job Corps is able to succeed with a population that has been left behind by the traditional education system because Job Corps provides practical training tied to employers' real expectations. Job Corps' demand-driven model recognizes that young workers' success in today's labor market depend on four factors: Personal development, education, job skills and job readiness.

09/17/2026

🏆 Grand Champion! A winning combination of creativity, craftsmanship, and hands-on skills!

Congratulations to the Talking Leaves Job Corps Center HBI students and instructors for taking home the Grand Champion title at the 2026 Cherokee National Holiday Parade! 🎉

Students in the Building Construction Technology (BCT) and Electrical programs designed and built an incredible float featuring a working lighthouse, a mechanically rotating display with silhouettes of Native people and hardhat-wearing workers surrounding a ceremonial drum, and even a working water feature!

This award-winning creation showcases what happens when technical training, creativity, and teamwork come together. We couldn't be prouder of these talented students and their instructors!

👏 Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this vision to life!

09/14/2026

🤝 Building strong partnerships for the future of Job Corps.

On August 27, Hawaii Job Corps Center welcomed representatives from the offices of U.S. Senator Brian Schatz and Congressman Ed Case for a firsthand look at the education, career training and opportunities Job Corps provides young people.

Joining from Senator Schatz’s office were Jesse Isleman, General Counsel, and Michael Dahilig, Senior Policy Counsel. From Congressman Case’s office, the center welcomed Kekoa Kaluhiwa, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Mc Kalya Mc Cullah, Fellow.

During their visit, the congressional staff toured the center, met with members of the Center’s Workforce Council and connected with the Job Corps community. And, of course, no visit would be complete without a taste of the talent being developed on center—a delicious lunch prepared by Hawaii Job Corps culinary students! 👏🍴

We are grateful to both congressional offices for pledging their continued support of Job Corps and its mission. Partnerships with leaders at the local, state and federal levels help ensure young people have access to the skills, training and opportunities they need to build successful careers and strengthen America’s workforce.

Thank you to Jesse, Michael, Kekoa and Mc Kalya for spending time with Hawaii Job Corps and for supporting the young people we serve.

09/10/2026

A meaningful moment for students from Loring Job Corps Center this summer as they had the opportunity to meet and thank U.S. Senator Susan Collins for her continued support of Job Corps.

As Senator Collins approached the students, she shared her appreciation for the program and the young people working to build their futures, telling them, “I love Job Corps, and I am so proud of how each of you are making a positive difference in yourselves and the community.”

She also reaffirmed her commitment to sharing the important role Job Corps plays in training America’s skilled workforce.

Support from Senator Collins and congressional leaders across the country is critical to ensuring Job Corps can continue providing young people with the education, hands-on career training, and opportunities they need to succeed — while helping employers and communities build the skilled workforce of tomorrow.

Thank you, Senator Collins, for recognizing our students and continuing to champion the value of Job Corps. 🇺🇸

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 This Labor Day, we celebrate the people who keep America moving—and the next generation preparing to join them.

Across the country, Job Corps students are gaining the hands-on training, education, and real-world skills they need to build meaningful careers in the skilled trades and other in-demand industries.

From construction and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, transportation, hospitality, and beyond, these young people are preparing not only for their first job—but for a future filled with opportunity.

Today, we honor America’s workforce, the value of skilled labor, and every Job Corps student working toward what comes next.

Happy Labor Day from the National Job Corps Association! 🇺🇸

Ready to build your future? Learn more and get started at enroll.jobcorps.gov.

09/04/2026

🎓 Celebrating the Arecibo Job Corps Class of 2026!

On August 28, Arecibo Job Corps graduates crossed the stage at the Sixto Escobar Auditorium in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico—marking an important milestone and the beginning of their next chapter.

The celebration reached beyond the auditorium, with the Municipality of Arecibo and Island News sharing highlights from the ceremony across their social media platforms and helping shine a spotlight on these deserving graduates.

Every diploma represents dedication, perseverance and a young person prepared to take their skills into the workforce and their community.

Congratulations to the Arecibo Job Corps Class of 2026. We can’t wait to see where you go from here! 🎉👏

Ready to start building your own future? Job Corps provides eligible young people with hands-on career training, education and the support they need to take the next step toward a successful career. Learn more and start your journey at enroll.jobcorps.gov.

09/02/2026

Building skills. Strengthening communities. 🛠️

At Atterbury Job Corps Center, students in Building Construction Technology and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator trades are putting their training to work beyond the classroom.

Through a hands-on project at Johnson County Park, students installed split rail fencing throughout the park—helping improve safety and functionality while gaining valuable real-world experience along the way.

Projects like this are what Job Corps is all about: giving young people opportunities to develop in-demand trade skills while building teamwork, confidence and a sense of responsibility to the communities around them.

That’s career training with an impact. 💪

08/27/2026

🎓 Celebrating the Los Angeles Job Corps Class of 2026!

On June 18, Los Angeles Job Corps celebrated its newest graduates as they marked an important milestone and prepared to take the next steps toward their futures.

The ceremony featured special keynote speaker and recording artist Ronnie Bell, who has been part of the music industry since 2001 and continues to perform for audiences across the country. Bell shared his personal journey and a powerful message of hope, perseverance, and believing in what’s possible with the graduating class.

Graduation represents so much more than completing a program. It represents the hard work, determination, skills, and confidence these young people have built along the way—and the new opportunities now ahead of them.

👏 Congratulations to the Los Angeles Job Corps graduates! We look forward to seeing where your training, talent, and determination take you next.

And a special thank you to Ronnie Bell for helping make this milestone even more memorable and for sharing his story with the next generation.

08/25/2026

🌟 : Terry Venita Howard

When Terry Vanita Howard arrived at Atlanta Job Corps in 1975, she was a young woman from the small town of Union Point, Georgia, stepping into a world very different from the one she knew.

Job Corps gave Terry the opportunity to gain career skills—but the lessons that stayed with her went far beyond her training.

She learned how to work alongside people from different backgrounds, navigate unfamiliar situations, build relationships and discover what she was capable of.

“I would not have been that courageous if it hadn’t been for my Job Corps experience.”

Today, Terry is CEO of the Springfield Community Center, where she is working to preserve an important piece of local history: an old log cabin school with deep roots in the African American community. Through her work, she is helping ensure that the stories, accomplishments and history connected to the site are not forgotten.

Looking back, Terry sees Job Corps as an important part of the road that took her from a sheltered young woman in a small community to the leader she is today.

And her advice to young people who may still be figuring out what comes next?

“If you’re not clear where you want to go, Job Corps can help you get there.”

For Terry, Job Corps wasn’t simply a place to learn a trade. It was a place to learn about herself—and gain the confidence to step into the world beyond it.

This is Terry’s . 💙

08/20/2026

🛠️ Building Skills. Building Careers. Building Futures.

At Old Dominion Job Corps, students aren’t just learning about the skilled trades—they’re getting the hands-on experience to build careers in them.

Through a partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI), students receive practical training, work toward industry-recognized credentials, and develop the skills employers are looking for in today’s skilled-trades workforce.

From learning to safely operate professional tools and equipment to developing the technical skills needed on the job, experiences like these help students turn training into real career opportunities.

For young people looking for a different path to a successful future, Job Corps can be the place to start.

🔨 Learn a trade.
🎓 Earn credentials.
💼 Prepare for a career.

👉 Learn more about Job Corps and how to enroll at enroll.JobCorps.gov

08/18/2026

Students at Wind River Job Corps recently took their training beyond the classroom and into their community, lending a hand at the Riverton Museum.

Students from Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Operations, and Petroleum Service Technician training worked together to remove graffiti and clean up the museum grounds—putting teamwork, responsibility, and hands-on skills into action while helping care for an important community space.

Experiences like these are an important part of Job Corps. Students have opportunities to develop career-ready skills while learning the value of service and making a positive impact in the communities around them.

👏 Great work to the Wind River Job Corps students who rolled up their sleeves and gave back!

Interested in gaining hands-on skills that can help build your future? Job Corps offers career training and opportunities for eligible young people ages 16–24.

👉 Learn more and get started at enroll.JobCorps.gov

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