What is Job Corps? An Overview

and at-risk youth ages 16 – 24 What is Job Corps? Administered by the Department of Labor Educational (high school diploma and/or GED), vocational, and social skills training at no cost to students Career counseling and transition support up to 12 months after graduation Designed for disadvantaged and at-risk youth ages 16 – 24

History Funded by the U.S Congress, & administered through the DOL, Job Corps has been training young adults since 1964. JC is committed to a safe, drug-free environment where trainees can take advantage of the provided resources to better their lives.

Mission Statement Training Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Jobs As a national, primarily residential training program, JC‘s mission is to attract eligible young adults, teach them the skills they need to become employable & independent, & place them in meaningful jobs or further education.

An integral component of JC Health & Wellness An integral component of JC

Intellectual Wellness Wellness Philosophy Fundamental Elements Physical Wellness Social Wellness Spiritual Wellness Emotional Wellness Intellectual Wellness Talking point—the “whole child” philosophy Vocational Wellness Global Wellness

The Wellness Philosophy evolved from a “sick care model” to a “wellness model” All areas of Wellness needs for the trainees are provided at no cost. Let’s take a closer look at their 7 fundamental elements . . .

Physical Social Wellness Wellness involves self-care . . . eating right, exercising, & having routine medical exams. discourages use of tobacco, drugs & excessive alcohol consumption Drug testing Zero tolerance for drugs addresses interpersonal relationships helps individuals to enter into successful & fulfilling relationships with family, friends, & others

Spiritual Emotional Wellness Wellness involves finding meaning & purpose in life gives individuals the strength to cope with despair & helps us feel good about being alive addresses intrapersonal relationships gives us a better understanding of others’ feelings & emotions

Intellectual Vocational Wellness Wellness involves the maintaining of cognitive stimulation to prevent mental stagnation. Learning is seen as a lifelong process of mental challenges & creativity addresses career goals & paths finding a balance between life at home & work

Global Wellness Includes . . . connection between personal wellness & the broader world in which we live.  intercultural awareness, environmental issues, diversity, & global unity

Eligibility 16 – 24 years of age Applicants and/or applicant's family must meet low income requirements And at least one of the following: High school drop out In need of additional education, vocational training, or intensive career counseling to secure and hold employment Basic skills deficient Homeless, a runaway, or foster child, or Is a parent Eligibility U.S. citizen or legal resident, Meet income requirements, Be ready, willing, and able to participate fully in an educational environment,

Program Design Holistic career development training approach Integration of academics and vocational skills Employability skills Literacy & numeracy gains Social skills

Applied Academics Key elements: Collaboration Lesson Planning & Delivery Problem solving Implementation strategies Supports Documentation Feedback

Applied Academics Performance Standards Activity purpose Academic skills: math, reading, science, vocabulary (taught in context), Activity purpose What is important Text Structure: includes visual clues such as bolding, graphics, headings, index, tables, etc. that help the reader find and “pull “ information from the text. http://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/cttold/Auto/cert/ase-natef-automobile-certification/train/Application%20of%20Applied%20Academics.ppt/view?searchterm=applied%20academics

Applied Academics & SIATech Considerations for the partnership Collaborating with vocational instructors Co-teaching with vocational instructors Relating SIATech curriculum to student’s trade Real Learning for Real Life!

Benefits to Students Allowance paid to trainees while enrolled Periodic reviews for pay raises Housing Child Care Centers (some sites only) Uniform/Dress code No cost medical, dental, & vision

What Happens in Job Corps? The Student Life Cycle

Career Development Service System

Four Phases of Guidance & Support Career Preparation Period (CPP) Career Transition Period (CTP) Outreach and Admissions (OA) Career Development Period (CDP)

Outreach and Admissions (OA) Career Preparation Period (CPP) Career Transition Period (CTP) Career Development Period (CDP) The student understands . . . What JC is about How JC can help him/her start a career What learning and working on a JC center will be like What his/her responsibilities are as a student, and What vocational offerings are available on center

Career Preparation Period (CPP) Outreach and Admissions (OA) Career Preparation Period (CPP) Career Transition Period (CTP) Career Development Period (CDP) In the 1st 60 days with JC, students . . . Learn, demonstrate, and practice personal responsibility skills required in the workplace Learn, demonstrate, and practice job search skills, including computer fluency And staff create a personal career development plan (PCDP) And staff commit to the PCDP Visits and learns about One Stop centers

Career Development Period Outreach and Admissions (OA) Career Preparation Period (CPP) Career Development Period (CDP) Career Transition Period (CTP) With the help of center staff, students learn, demonstrate, and practice industry-related . . . Technical and academic skills High school Interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, and Social and personal management skills The student then: Begins the job search process, and Prepares for independent living

Career Transition Period Career Preparation Period (CPP) Career Transition Period (CTP) Outreach and Admissions (OA) Career Development Period (CDP) The former student, now a JC graduate . . . Successfully gets his/her first job Finds living accommodations, transportation, and family support resources as needed to continue working (with center service provider support as needed) Continues to contact JC service providers to seek support as needed, and Responds to 13-week, 6- & 12-month survey requests

Open Entry/Open Exit For us, this means . . . New students enter our labs every week.

Orientation What can you do each week to introduce new students to your lab? AUP (Acceptable use Policy) Classroom procedures Bathroom Music Internet Modules Materials

References http://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/ http://jchealth.jobcorps.gov/