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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Michael
Ponder's Personal Chef Services
Hospitality
Michael is booked and busy. He’s the head chef at a senior living community, the owner of his own catering business and the father of a 3-year-old son—and he’s not stopping there.
Read Michael's Story
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Lydia
Anthem BlueCross of California
Health Care
Lydia is a registered nurse, a certified case manager, and the California Statewide Case Management director of Medi-Cal Programs at Anthem Blue Cross.
Read Lydia's Story
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Dago
Kyle, Texas, Police
Homeland Security
Dago continues to give back to his community as he advocates for the prevention of violence, aggression and bullying.
Read Dago's Story
Success starts here

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

  • Prairie Estates
  • Thomas Protection Group
  • Securitas
  • FedEx Freight
  • Frito-Lay and Quaker Recruitment
  • Core Civic
  • Building Talent Foundation
  • PrepTech
  • Grand Brook Memory Care
  • On Time Experts
  • McKinney Direct Care
  • Herzog
  • You Are Worth It
  • CSL Plasma
  • Tier One Security
  • Fixd Repair Company
  • Spec Mix
  • Grannie Nanny of Dallas
  • Walnut Place Assisted Living
  • Heard Craig Center
  • Kindred Healthcare
  • On Target Supplies and Logistics Company
  • A La Carte Catering