Graduate benefits

Graduate benefits

At Job Corps, we will make sure you have the tools and resources you need in order to earn from what you learn. Here’s how:

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Job Search Assistance

Work with our center staff to connect with employers.

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Transition Allowance

Receive an allowance after graduation to help with the first few months of housing and living costs and transportation.

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Career Counseling

Meet with our on-site career counselors to search for jobs, prepare for interviews and plan your career next steps.

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Relocation Counseling

Speak with our counselors for tips and advice on moving to a new city for a job.

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Advanced Training Opportunities

Build on your basic career training and keep strengthening your skills in the industry of your choice. Talk to your center staff for more information about an Advanced Training opportunity near you.

Real stories

Real stories

Job Corps works. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out a few of our graduate success stories.

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Sara
University of Washington Campus
Renewable Resources and Energy
Before Job Corps, Sara had graduated from high school and completed a couple of years at community college; but she didn’t know what she wanted to do. She had taken classes that weren’t suited for her personality, and she didn’t have great direction. Her roommate found out about Job Corps, and after some long conversations, they both decided to join.
Read Sara's Story
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Thaddaeus
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Information Technology
Growing up in Ogden, Utah, Thaddaeus had always known about the Clearfield Job Corps Center, but never understood the impact of the program until he experienced it for himself. Before joining Job Corps at the age of 22, Thaddaeus held down a variety of odd jobs: a teacher’s assistant, customer service representative at Home Depot, and lastly a caretaker for an elderly veteran.
Read Thaddaeus' Story
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Kaylyn
Pandora Castleton
Finance and Business
After graduating from high school and attending University of Indianapolis for a while, Kaylyn decided college wasn’t the best fit. She started working in retail, but Kaylyn didn’t see herself moving up, working a job with little to no growth opportunity. She was also looking to move out of her mother’s house and needed more income to be financially independent. Kaylyn was looking for a better future.
Read Kaylyn's Story
Success starts here

When it comes time to get a job, our staff will make sure you are connected with local employers. San Jose Job Corps grads have been hired by:

  • Speedee/Midas
  • Canyon Springs Post- Acute
  • Ross Stores
  • CVS Health
  • Auto Zone
  • Renoir Staffing, LLC
  • Summit Steel Works Corp
  • Byakko Security Services
  • Auto Zone
  • Michael Kors
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Silicon Valley Security & Patrol Inc
  • Allied Universal
  • Carpenter’s Training Committee
  • Silicon Valley Capital Club
  • Security Industry Specialists, Inc
  • Foothill Community Health Center
  • Year-Up Silicon Valley
  • Scintech Associates, Inc
  • AMTRAK/San Jose Diridon
  • Fairmont San Jose
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport
  • Double Tree San Jose
  • TESLA
  • Kaiser
  • VTA
  • Foothill College
  • Pipe Trade Training