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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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
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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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Lisaira
FedEx Freight
Automotive and Machine Repair
Lisaira never let traditional gender roles define her. She grew up helping her dad work with trucks and racehorses, bull riding with her siblings and cousins, and wrestling on her high school team.
Read Lisaira's Story
Success starts here

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

  • Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
  • Premier Genesee Center and Nursing Rehabilitation
  • Velocitii
  • Barden Building Products
  • PhilPac
  • Brawdy Construction, Inc.
  • Millenium Construction, Inc.
  • Kistner Concrete Products, Inc.
  • Niagara Coatings Services, Inc.
  • GreenSpark Solar
  • Next Level Plastics
  • Mr. and Mrs. Clean All, LLC
  • Brunner International, Inc.
  • Community Action of Orleans and Genesee