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.

Erek
Erek
United States Navy
Advanced Manufacturing
Erek always knew that he was capable of achieving more in his life. Growing up in Utah, he was an avid outdoorsman but was never able to marry his love for the outdoors with a fulfilling purpose or career. After some searching and asking around, an old friend from high school mentioned Job Corps.
Read Erek's Story
Domenica
Domenica
Self-Employed, Owns Store “Thrifty Kids” 
Finance and Business
Chicago native Domenica was feeling lost with no direction and not really sure what she wanted to do with her life. She decided to enroll in Job Corps at the Paul Simon Chicago center not knowing what attending Job Corps would accomplish for her, but knowing it was better than wasting more of her youth feeling “stuck.”
Read Domenica's Story
Alvin Barr
Alvin
Mercedes-Benz
Automotive and Machine Repair
When Alvin was 18, he was working a retail job and felt directionless. Alvin had always dreamed of being successful and passionate about his career. He also knew that college wasn’t going to be a reality for him and that he’d need to find another path to follow his dreams.
Read Alvin's Story
Success starts here

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

  • Hy-Vee Distribution Center
  • Lineage Logistics
  • Gannon Roofing
  • Kraft Heinz Company
  • Plastic Recycling of Iowa
  • Target Distribution Center
  • Christner Contracting
  • Renovation Systems
  • Hon Office Furniture
  • Hylan West
  • Mahaska Communication Group
  • Tek Systems
  • BDC Group
  • Hylan West
  • Zero Connect
  • Tek4 Your Life
  • Care Initiatives
  • Wesley Life
  • Hope Haven
  • Unity Point Clinics & Hospitals
  • Hearthstone
  • All Ages Pediatrics
  • Unity Point Clinics & Hospitals
  • Cambridge Investment Research