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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Ricky
Solar Landscape
Construction
Ricky had no clue that his time at Job Corps would come to an end due to a global pandemic, but he also didn’t know he would end up working at a top solar installation company in New Jersey, Solar Landscape, making $65 an hour.
Read Ricky's Story
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Sara
University of Washington Campus
Renewable Resources and Energy
Before Job Corps, Sara had graduated from high school and completed a couple of years at community college; but she didn’t know what she wanted to do. She had taken classes that weren’t suited for her personality, and she didn’t have great direction. Her roommate found out about Job Corps, and after some long conversations, they both decided to join.
Read Sara'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
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