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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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
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Rashaan
Microsoft
Information Technology
Rashaan built his first computer at the age of 13. Now, he works for one of the most recognizable names in information technology worldwide—but the journey to his current job wasn’t an easy one.
Read Rashaan's Story
Success starts here

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

  • Speedee/Midas
  • Canyon Springs Post- Acute
  • Ross Stores
  • CVS Health
  • Auto Zone
  • Renoir Staffing, LLC
  • Summit Steel Works Corp
  • Byakko Security Services
  • Auto Zone
  • Michael Kors
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Silicon Valley Security & Patrol Inc
  • Allied Universal
  • Carpenter’s Training Committee
  • Silicon Valley Capital Club
  • Security Industry Specialists, Inc
  • Foothill Community Health Center
  • Year-Up Silicon Valley
  • Scintech Associates, Inc
  • AMTRAK/San Jose Diridon
  • Fairmont San Jose
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport
  • Double Tree San Jose
  • TESLA
  • Kaiser
  • VTA
  • Foothill College
  • Pipe Trade Training