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
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Dago
Kyle, Texas Police Department
Homeland Security
Dago continues to give back to his community as he advocates for the prevention of violence, aggression and bullying.
Read Dago's Story
Matthew P
Matthew
Princeton University
Information Technology
Matthew moved a number of times in his life, but his most important move was for Job Corps. Matthew spent most of his childhood in Sitka, Alaska, where he first developed an interest in computers. He was able to pursue this interest in high school, but after graduation, he realized he didn’t have the funds to attend college.
Read Matthew's Story
Success starts here

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

  • Bassett Healthcare Network
  • Pathfinder Village
  • Oneonta Ford
  • Gerber Collision & Glass
  • Action Lube
  • 5 Star Subaru
  • Bridgestone
  • Goodyear
  • St. Peter's Health Partners
  • NAPA: Delhi Auto & Truck Supply
  • Chobani
  • Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
  • PrepTECH
  • Rocky Mountain Fiber Plus Inc
  • Hampshire House Assisted Living
  • Tri County Collision
  • Monro Muffler and Brakes
  • Burt Ridge Box
  • BioDiagnostic Laboratories Inc.
  • CooperSurgical, Inc.
  • Immediate Care Marlboro, NJ
  • Life Care Services
  • Benchmark
  • The GrandHealthCare
  • All-Star Village
  • Duke Energy
  • Local 43 Electricians Union
  • General Electric
  • Intelqica
  • Associated Builders and Contractors
  • Bath Iron Works
  • Konecranes
  • Creative Electronics
  • Merit Alliance
  • Davis-Ulmer