What is Job Corps?
Job Corps is America's oldest, largest and most comprehensive national residential education and training program for unemployed and undereducated youth ages 16-24. It offers training in over 115 careers including health care, information technology, automotive technology and construction trades. While in training, all Job Corps students have the opportunity to earn a GED or high school diploma and to complete college-level course work. Job Corps conducts a disciplined and regimented program, which instills a strong work ethic, responsibility and teamwork. Additionally, each student must formally commit to confirm to Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy for drugs and violence.

Wilmington, Delaware Job Corps Center
Delaware's first Job Corps Center is located on Vandever Avenue in Wilmington. The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Center for Workforce Preparation to promote the new center in Wilmington, Delaware and gain support and involvement from the Delaware business community. The Wilmington Center will function as a satellite center to the high performing Philadelphia Job Corps Center and will provide education and job training for 150 students. The Center will offer training in the trades of facility maintenance, culinary arts, business technologies and health occupations.

How Can Delaware Business Owners Take Advantage of Job Corps?
Business owners can contact the Job Corps staff now and indicate what their employee needs are. Then, when Job Corps graduates begin their job search, Job Corps staff can make the appropriate matches. Job Corps also offers free applicant screening services. Employers can also refer potential employees who need more training to Job Corps Centers.

Job Corps Career Development Resource Center
Hiring workers with technical skills and entry-level workers are among the biggest short-term needs for area businesses. Job Corps Centers can be a great source of skilled workers. To refer someone, inquire about potential employees or get more information, call the Job Corps at 1 (800) 733-JOBS. To visit Job Corps' Web site here.