The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Job Corps program has launched a recruitment drive in New York, offering immediate openings and free career training for low-income students ages 16–24 in the nation’s leading industries.

 

National director of Job Corps, Rachel Torres, said, “This is a great opportunity for young adults in New York who are trying to leverage a strong job market.” She added, “We are a gateway to skills, credentials and opportunity. Our students need Job Corps, and the workforce needs our students.”

 

There are seven Job Corps campuses in New York: the South Bronx, Brooklyn, Cassadaga, Delaware Valley (in Callicoon), Glenmont, Iroquois (in Medina), and Oneonta. According to DOL, these campuses offer career skills training in high-growth industry sectors, including automotive and machine repair; construction; finance and business; health care; homeland security; hospitality; information technology and renewable resources and energy.

 

DOL officials said, “Job Corps is free for those aged 16–24 from low-income households who meet the eligibility requirements, and [for] students can apply and enroll at any time. The program provides hands-on career skills training, on-campus housing, meals, health care and job search assistance. Applicants may qualify if they receive SNAP, TANF, or free or reduced school lunch, or if they are experiencing homelessness or are a foster youth.”

 

DOL officials said the recruitment drive in New York is part of a national effort to restore Job Corps campuses to full capacity after pandemic safety measures had restricted enrollments, due to the residential aspects of the program. They added, “Job Corps has restored pre-pandemic admission standards nationwide and has immediate openings at the seven Job Corps campuses in New York.”

 

For more information about Job Corps, or to begin the enrollment process, visit jobcorps.gov or call 800-733-JOBS (5627). Learn more about Job Corps.

 

Norwood News also recently reported on reported on a recruitment drive by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for New York City District Council of Carpenters from June 1, 2022 through May 3, 2023 for 25 carpenter apprentices.

 

In addition, a construction job fair will also be held in the South Bronx on May 11. See attached flier further above for details.