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Interested in attending
Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center?
To qualify for Job Corps, you must:
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Be at least 16 and not yet 25 years of age at the time of enrollment.
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Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident alien, or other alien who is authorized to accept permanent employment in the United States.
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Have limited financial resources.*
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Have signed consent from your parent or guardian if you are a minor.
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Must be in need of further vocational training, education, or support service in order to participate successfully in the work world.
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Have a child care plan if you have a dependent child.
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Show commitment and capability to participate successfully in Job Corps and gain the benefits of the program.
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* For applicants who are 16 or 17, parent or legal guardian income must meet the limited financial resources criteria in accordance with the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Student/Employees of the Job Corps program are enrolled under a full scholarship from the Department of Labor. Benefits of the scholarship include:
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Room and Board
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All meals and evening snacks
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Access to Wellness Clinic and emergency medical care including dental and vision services
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All training costs are covered
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Evening and weekend recreation activities, both on and off campus
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Small bi-weekly paycheck
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Completion bonus available upon graduation
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Career development services
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Clothing allotment
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