New Program Offers Job Training for Young Vets

The Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training (VETS) program is enrolling 300 veterans ages 20-24 in a new one-year, all-expense paid project with the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) Job Corps program that provides training, a credential or certificate, stipend, housing, meals, employment and post-employment support.  

Once a participant has been enrolled into the program, he/she will be given the opportunity to select one of the three Job Corps training centers chosen by Job Corps for this demonstration project.

This is a fully-funded, all-expense-paid demonstration project that is free for the Veterans. The program includes transportation to and from the Job Corps center, housing, meals, basic medical services, academic and career technical training, bi-weekly living allowance, and job placement and post-graduation support.

The DOL has worked with Job Corps to create an accelerated, customized program developed specifically for Veterans. This program recognizes the maturity and life experience that our Veterans have gained from their military experience.

Veterans accepted in the demonstration project will be living among non-Veterans and other Veterans who are also transitioning from the military to civilian life. One of the Job Corps program's key benefits is its post-graduate support. When Veterans are ready to begin transitioning into their career, Job Corps staff will assist them in job searching, resume drafting, and job interviewing skills.

Job Corps will provide graduates with transition services for up to 21 months after graduation, including assistance with housing, transportation and other support services. Upon completion of training, Veterans will be assigned to a career transition counselor to assist them with job placement or enrollment in higher education.

The program will be managed at the Atterbury Job Corps Center in Edinburgh, Indiana; Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield, Kentucky; and the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The enrollment will be open and continuous until each of these Job Corps Centers reach 100 Veterans. Although Job Corps has set aside only 300 slots for the demonstration project, actual participation during the year may exceed that number due to the continuous enrollment.

This is a one-year demonstration program is designed to demonstrate that there is a demand for the program and its effectiveness as quickly as possible.

Interested veterans can get more information and sign-up for the demonstration project by calling (800) 733 - JOBS / 5627 or visiting www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov

Interested veterans and TAP program managers can download the following printable documents:

• Brochures (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• General Information (PDF)