Job Corps is the nations’ largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for youth, ages 16 through 24.  Since 1964, the program has provided more than 1.9 million disadvantaged young people with the integrated academic, vocational, and social skills training they need to gain independence and get quality, long-term jobs or to further their education.

• Contact name:  Tyrie Baltimore
• Hours:  Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5 pm
• Address:  707 E Wood, Decatur Il 62524
• Contact phone:  (217) 425-9770
• Fax:  (217) 425-9772
• What does a business have to do to qualify for the program?

1. Student or business may call 1-800-230-5627

• Any Cost?  No
• Will a person’s ITA dollars be used?  No
• Length of program:  8-12 months for 17-24-year-olds, 2 years for 16-year-olds
• Method of enrollment:  Self-recommended, business recommendation
• Eligibility requirements:  16-24 years old, in need of education training, low income, no fines, no pending court dates
• Website:  www.jobcorps.org
• Email:  Baltimore.Tyrie@jobcorps.org