Empowering Idaho’s Idaho youth through training and job placement.
The Idaho Job Corps program serves Idaho’s youth, age 16-24 by connecting them to skills training and employment. The Idaho Department of Labor has partnered with a local community college to bring you the Job Corps program.
Currently, students can earn a high school diploma or GED while training at the College of Western Idaho to work in a growing industry. Job Corps staff will help students find the perfect career path to meet their needs.
Who is eligible for Idaho Job Corps?
In order to participate in Idaho Job Corps, students must:
- Be between the ages of 16-24
- Meet income qualification
- Have an educational barrier to employment
- Have registered for Selective Service (males only)
- Be able to participate in a group without interference to others
- Agree to comply with rules of the center
- Not have any severe felony convictions or significant legal involvement
- Not be on parole or supervised probation
- Demonstrate that child care needs for your dependents (if any) are arranged
- Receive parental consent if under 18
- Be best served by the Job Corps program
How does the program work?
Students can enroll in Idaho Job Corps for three months to up to 24 months, depending on the educational program and individual needs. Once admitted, students will engage in extensive career exploration and will work closely with an academic adviser who will help set up a career pathway. Each student will participate in work-based learning, life skills coaching, physical fitness and service learning.
What does Idaho Job Corps pay for?
Idaho Job Corps may provide students with meals, pay for tuition/fees, child care, clothes and in some cases transportation. Additionally, students will receive a small stipend for participating in the program.
How do students sign up?
Call (208) 442-4500 to speak with a workforce consultant. Or fill out this form and bring it to the Centennial Job Corps location.
Or email: jobcorps@labor.idaho.gov
Informational sessions are held at 2 p.m. every Wednesday at 3201 Ridgecrest Drive, Nampa.
How is Idaho Job Corps funded?
Idaho Department of Labor received a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to implement the Idaho Job Corps program. More information about the grant.