So you’re in school, but you’re not sure what you want to do with the rest of your life. Or maybe you’re already out of school, and you’re not sure what you want to do with the rest of your life and you need to start figuring that out, now. Job Corps is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive residential training program for at-risk youth ages 16 to 24 and has over 100 centers in 46 states. But they’re not just about teaching you a job. That’s part of it, but Job Corps takes it even further by giving you a chance to change your life.

You will:
• Receive free training in academic, vocational and life skills
• Live and learn at the same training center
• Gain self-confidence and independence.

Once your in the program, Job Corps also provides you with support services to allow you to devote all your attention to your education and training.

Benefits include:
• Medical, dental and vision care
• Dorm living and free meals
• Living and clothing allowances
• Performance bonuses
• Sports and recreation
• Placement assistance.

Job Corps training in Florida is available at these centers.

Gainesville Job Corps Center
5301 N.E. 40th Terrace
Gainesville, Florida 32609-1670

Capacity 350: 195 men, 120 women (R); 10 men, 25 women (NR).

Special Features:
Handicapped accessible, ESL for Hispanic students, special needs program for students with hearing, visual and mobility impairments

Vocational Offerings:
Bus. & Computer Svcs, Business Retail, Culinary Arts, Health Occupations, Pre-Law Enforcement, Auto Repair Tech. Plasterer, Tilesetter, Carpenter, Painter, Auto Body Repair, Bldg. and Apt Maintenance.

Homestead Job Corps Center
12350 S.W. 285th Street
Homestead, Florida 33033

Capacity 458: 208 men, 212 women (R); 19 men, 19 women (NR).

Special Features:
ESL classes. Advanced Continuing Education program in conjunction with Homestead Campus of Miami-Dade Community College.

Vocational Offerings:
Collision Repair Tech., Bus. Clerical Occ., Health Occupations, Medical Records Tech., Bricklayer, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Automotive Repair, Computer Repair Tech, Medical Assist. Heat & Air Cond. Tech., Facilities Maint., Glazing

Jacksonville Job Corps Center
205 West Third Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32206

Capacity 250: 75 men, 75 women (R); 50 men, 50 women (NR).

Vocational Offerings:
Business Clerical, Secretary, Culinary Arts, Auto Body Repair Bricklayer, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber.

Miami Job Corps Center
3050 N.W. 183rd Street
Carol City, Florida 33056-3536

Capacity 300: 96 men, 64 women (R); 70 men, 70 women (NR).

Special Features:
ESL for Hispanic and Creole students, Accredited through Council on Occupational Education and Linkages with Miami Dade County Public Schools.

Vocational Offerings:
Business Clerical, Child Development, Food Service, Landscape Tech., Carpentry, Facilities Maint. Health Occupations, Hotel Clerk, Accounting clerk, Painter.