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.

Scottei
Scottei
Canadian Pacific
Construction
After serving in the Marine Corps, Scottei found himself uncertain about his next steps. Comfortable with structure and the opportunity for rapid growth in the military, he felt that returning to traditional schooling was too slow and inflexible.
Read Scottei 's Story
Christine P
Christine
Nemours Children's Hospital
Health Care
When Christine was 16 years old, she dropped out of high school. She was experiencing homelessness and was scared for her future. She was looking for stability and knew she needed “something greater” for her life. That’s what brought Christine to the Glenmont Job Corps Center. But what helped her stay, graduate and go on to a successful career was her drive and passion to make the world a better place.
Read Christine's Story
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
Success starts here

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

  • Wayne County Community College
  • Oakland Community College
  • Greening of Detroit Pre- Apprentice
  • Brookins Construction Apprentice Trade School
  • Detroit Public Safety Academy - High School
  • Emerging Industries Training Institute
  • Youth Build
  • The Youth Connection
  • NPOWER
  • Ser Metro Detroit
  • Covenant House
  • Warren Collegiate High School
  • Helping Hands Training Program
  • Mission Point Nursing Rehabilitation Center
  • Covenant House
  • Eagle Security
  • NAIAS Security Services
  • All City Shied Security
  • BullsEye
  • Henry Ford Hospital
  • Life on Purpose Detroit
  • Microworks
  • Detroit City Clerk Office
  • Detroit Regional Chambers of Commerce
  • Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Downriver and Detroit Business Association
  • National Association of Women Business Owners
  • Detroit Recovery Project Incorporated
  • Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce
  • Detroit American Job Center Network
  • Michigan Rehabilitation Services
  • Ebenezer Community and Cultural Center
  • Grow Detroit Youth Talent
  • Hope Village Farmers
  • Detroit Phoenix Center
  • Cass Community Center
  • Gleaners
  • Detroit Employment Solutions
  • Michigan Economic Labor
  • Michigan Department of Health and Services
  • Teen HYPE