1. What is Job Corps?
An Overview

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

6. 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

7. 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 . . .

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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,

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

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

15. 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.

16. 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!

17. 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

18. What Happens in Job Corps?
The Student Life Cycle

19. Career Development Service System

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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

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

26. 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

27. References