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Job Corps is the nation's largest FREE education and job training program for young adults.
A Day in the Life at Job Corps
A typical day at San Jose Job Corps Center is full of activities to help our students prepare for the real world. Students get up early and spend the majority of their day receiving academic and hands-on career technical training.
After dinner, students may do chores in their dorms, study, attend high school classes or tutoring, take advantage of professional development opportunities, participate in enrichment and recreational activities, or participate in clubs and team sports. Most students are in bed by 10 p.m. to rest for the next day’s tasks.
A Day in the Life at Job Corps
A typical day at San Jose Job Corps Center is full of activities to help our students prepare for the real world. Students get up early and spend the majority of their day receiving academic and hands-on career technical training.
After dinner, students may do chores in their dorms, study, attend high school classes or tutoring, take advantage of professional development opportunities, participate in enrichment and recreational activities, or participate in clubs and team sports. Most students are in bed by 10 p.m. to rest for the next day’s tasks.
Living Facilities | Cafeteria
Living Facilities | Dorms
Campus Exterior
Campus Exterior
Living Facilities | Dorms
Living Facilities | Dorms
Living Facilities | Dorms
Living Facilities | Dorms
Learning Facilities
Living Facilities | Dorms
Living Facilities | Dorms
Learning Facilities
Campus Exterior
Campus Exterior
Campus Exterior
Living Facilities | Wellness Center
Recreational Facilities | Activity/ Recreation Center
Recreational Facilities | Gym/ Fitness Center
Living Facilities | Wellness Center
Living Facilities | Dorms
Recreational Facilities | Gym/ Fitness Center
Recreational Facilities | Activity/ Recreation Center
Training Facilities | Facilities Maintenance
Recreational Facilities | Activity/ Recreation Center
Training Facilities | Culinary Arts
Training Facilities | Culinary Arts
Job Corps Benefits
Our campus' residential living facilities can house 172 male students in four dorms and 183 female students in three dorms. Residential students live with up to three roommates and enjoy the following amenities:
- laundry facilities
- TV lounges
- computer labs
- microwaves
- vending machines
- bathrooms and showers
We also serve nonresidential students.
Job Corps provides, at no cost to you, any materials and supplies (i.e., books, workbooks, testing materials, specialized and safety equipment) you'll need to complete your academic and career training programs.
For students with dependent children, you may authorize $5, $10, or $15 to be deducted from your living allowance for childcare. Whichever amount you choose, Job Corps' contribution matches five times your contribution. For example, when you contribute $5, the center contributes $25 for a total allotment of $30. A check for the total allotment will be sent to your child's caregiver.
Centers issue, at no cost to you, the uniforms, specialized and safety equipment, and clothing necessary to participate in your career training program. After you have been in Job Corps for 30 to 90 days, you will be eligible to receive a clothing allowance of $100 to purchase additional personal clothing items. After that, students within 90 days of graduation from Job Corps can receive an additional $125, and students who enroll in Advanced Training are eligible for an additional $100.
A daily lunch allowance is provided for all students present during the training day.
Our wellness center provides basic medical, dental, optometry, and mental health services which are provided free to you.
Job Corps pays you a living allowance in cash twice a month. New and readmitted students receive arrival pay in the amount of a $25.
After that, the amount of your base pay depends on the number of days you are eligible for payment. For days 1-182, you receive $45 every two weeks. After 183 days, pay is increased to $70.
Just like a real job, taxes are deducted, and you'll receive a W-2 at the end of each year.
Students who live off campus are provided free transportation to and from our center.
Children of eligible non-residential students may receive free developmental day care at our on-campus Child Development Center. Child care is provided by a partnership between our center and Head Start. This partnership also eases our graduates' transition into the workforce. Graduates can retain Head Start childcare for up to two years after completing the Job Corps program.
Facilities
San Jose Job Corps Center is located on a 10-acre campus in the eastern foothills of San Jose, California. The campus is highly rated for safety and environmental impact.
Recreational Activities
We want you to have a fun time! Feel free to suggest additional activities to our rec staff.
At San Jose Job Corps Center, students find our recreational activities to be a fun and exciting way to socialize or relax at the end of the day. We value our student's feedback and conduct regular surveys to improve our recreational programs.
Student Programs & Organizations
We want your time with Job Corps to be enjoyable. Join an organization and make new friends!
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the voice of our students and plays a key role in the operation of the center. Members learn to be positive role models, develop leadership and socialization skills, practice self-government, and have input on center policies. We encourage all of our students to join the SGA.
Youth 2 Youth: Partners 4 Peace (Y2Y) is an initiative created and led by Job Corps students to promote peace in their communities. Students engage with peers and community members through activities and events aimed at curbing bullying and violence in local communities.
Campus Safety
Job Corps is committed to offering all students a safe and secure environment. That's why we have a Zero Tolerance Policy for violence and drugs. Any student who breaks this policy will be dismissed immediately from Job Corps.
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Campus Safety
Job Corps has a strict Student Conduct Policy. Violence and drug use are strictly prohibited to ensure all students can train and learn in a safe environment.
