Do I have to live at the Job Corps Center?
The Job Corps program is designed to teach you about work and life, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By living with others you will learn to get along with people from diverse backgrounds. These life skills will be essential to you when you enter the workforce. There are nonresidential slots available, usually for older students who live nearby or students who have special needs.
Can I leave at night or on weekends?
For residents who live on center, a pass is required to leave. Passes are distributed to students for weekend visits with family or overnight trips off center. They are also given for holidays as well as any emergency situations that may arise.
Can I visit home?
Yes. Job Corps provides for visits home. Your parent or guardian is also welcome to visit MCDC any time. For more details, see Life on Center.
Will I feel safe on the Center?
Job Corps is committed to your safety on center. We have a Zero Tolerance Policy for drugs and violence, meaning they are not tolerated. Any drug use or possession or any violent act is grounds for being sent home. All students are tested for drugs upon entering the program. In addition, theft or sexual misconduct is grounds for expulsion. Job Corps is concerned about your safety and wants to provide you with an environment that is supportive for people who want to learn.
Living at a Job Corps Center isn't like military boot camp, is it?
No. There are rules and regulations just like any school or work place. But Job Corps centers operate more like a junior college or training school. You have free time, and there are always weekend and evening activities.
They tell me I'm going to have a uniform at the center. What does that mean?
Job Corps centers have uniform dress codes, and students wear academic and vocational uniforms, but wear casual clothing during leisure time. Dressing for success is almost as important as training for success.
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