Job Corps
The mission of the Job Corps program is to help economically challenged young adults become responsible, employable and productive citizens by providing them with opportunities to develop the vocational, educational and social skills needed to succeed.
To be eligible for the $25,000 Job Corps Scholarship, you must:
- Be age 16-24 (upper age limit waived if disability is involved);
- Be a resident of the United States;
- Meet federally set income guidelines;
- Be from an area that has conditions that keep you from getting an education or job;
- Be able to benefit and complete the training which you will get at a Job Corps Center;
- Be drug and alcohol free upon entry and remain drug and alcohol free while enrolled in Job Corps;
- Abstain from any acts of violence.
Hours: 8:00a-5:00p, Monday-Friday.
Fees: There is no fee charged for any of WorkNet Pinellas’ services for employers or job seekers.
Intake / Application Process: Call or visit your local WorkNet office.
Eligibility: Age 16-24, income guidelines
Languages: English
Volunteer Opportunities: None
Handicap Access?: Yes