Job Corps Of America
Can Help You Become An Electrician

If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, the Job Corps Of America can help you get started on a new career as an electrician. The Job Corps is a program administered by the US Department of Labor that offers free career training programs for low-income youth. The program can even help you complete your high school education if you didn't receive your diploma. Best of all, there is no cost to you.

There are 125 Job Corp locations around the United States. Once accepted, you will be assigned to a center closest to you. If you live close enough, you will commute to your classes each day but if you live far away, you will live in a dorm similar to a college dorm.

Even if you have to live in the dorm, there is no cost for your training. Your meals are also supplied free of charge and you receive free health care while you are enrolled.

Job Corps Purpose

The purpose of the Job Corp Of America program is to help young people of low-income status who may not be able to afford to go to college, get the training they need to secure a brighter future. In return, students are expected to work hard to achieve their goals and refrain from violence and drug use while in the program.

The electrician training program at Job Corp is self-paced and takes from eight months to one year to complete. To be eligible for this program, you should be a fairly good student with acceptable math and reading comprehension skills. If you don't have a high school diploma when you start, you can work towards that first and take up to two years to complete the entire program.

Some of the topics you will cover in the Job Corps electrician training course include electrical safety, electrical theory, raceways, boxes, fittings, motors, conduit bending, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, electrical installations, grounding, lighting, alternating current, low voltage circuits, fire alarms, blueprints, National Electrical Code, fiber optics, and cable installation.

The Job Corps Of America also prepares you for a career in Green Technology by introducing you to environmental awareness, green building, recycling, alternative materials, equipment sustainability, power efficiency, green power, waste management, and light pollution.

When you complete the Job Corp electrician training program, you will be certified in the following areas: OSHA Construction Safety and Health, NCCER Level 1 Electrician, NCCER Green Certificate, and the NCCER Core Curriculum Completion.

In addition to free training, meals, healthcare, and housing, you will also receive a living allowance during your training so you will earn a steady paycheck while you learn a new career. Once you complete the program, Job Corps of America will work with you up to 18 months until you find a suitable place of employment where you can practice your new skills and embark on a well paying career.

As an electrician, you can expect to perform a variety of exciting job duties. You will work in residential, commercial, or industrial settings and install new or repair existing power systems. The Job Corps Of America will fully train you to become a valuable asset to potential employers so you will have an easier time landing a good job. Since electricians can perform a variety of jobs, there is usually plenty of work even when new construction is down and other trades are slow.

Being an electrician means you can enjoy job security and that means a brighter future for you and your family. The Job Corps estimates salaries for electricians to be $37,000 to $64,000 per year so you can expect to enjoy good wages and benefits throughout your career.

The goal of Job Corps Of America is to help young people get a good start in life so they can live fuller, more productive and happier lives. They do this by offering free training in exciting and secure careers such as that of an electrician. The program is available to those who qualify. You must be between 16 and 25 years of age, a US citizen, and fall within the income guidelines. Most of all, to be a good match with the Job Corps electrician program, you must have a burning desire to make a success of your life.

How To Apply?

If you want to find out more about the program, call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627.

An operator will provide you with general information about the program, refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live and mail you an information packet or you can check below...

Job Corps Centers