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Apply for Job Corps education and career training

Start a Job Corps application through a MyJobCorps account and work with an Admissions Representative.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Create an account and complete your applicationCreate MyJobCorps, complete your profile and answer the application questions. Sign the criminal-history release for the background check.
  2. Upload eligibility documents and submitProvide citizenship or residency information, government ID, Social Security number, emergency contacts and recent income proof. If documents are missing, submit and work with Admissions to finish them.
  3. Connect with AdmissionsComplete the eligibility interview and discuss your career-training interests. Your representative can help schedule or reschedule meetings.

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