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
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
Nicholas
Nicholas
United States Army, Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Construction
Nicholas was homeless in 2019 and in search of a better future. Taking the advice of his sister, Nicholas enrolled at Cleveland Job Corps in Ohio, where he could get career training and have a safe place to live. He decided to pursue Carpentry and received the hands-on training he needed for a successful career.
Read Nicholas' Story
Success starts here

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

  • Surge Employment Agency
  • St. Martin at Home Nursing Facility
  • Gadsden Country Club
  • NAOS Staffing, LLC
  • Dormakba US
  • Securitas USA South Region
  • Let Us Assist Home HealthCare
  • QS Professionals Corp
  • Security Engineers, Inc.
  • Cater Railroad
  • Waffle House
  • Elmwood Staffing
  • Jack’s Restaurant
  • Capeside Fish Company
  • Local Joes Restaurant
  • Etowah Baptist Mission
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • The Summit Etowah County E&T
  • Riverview Regional Hospital
  • United Way 211 First Call for Help