What Is Job Corps?

Its a Federally funded program that provids education and vocational training for youth ages 16-24 at no cost.
Job corps is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor and is funded by  the United States Congress.It was established in 1964.

Requiments:

• Ages 16-24
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident
• Meet Income Requierments
• Motivated and Committed

Required Documents:

• Copy of Birth Certificate, Social Sercurity Card,State ID or Drivers Licence,Immunization Records
• Copy of last HS Transcript, Diploma or GED, & last Individual Education Plan(IEP),if applicable
• Copy of Health Insurance Card, if applicable
• Minors: Parent Or Gardian must be at interview. Gardians need court documentation
•  5 Emergency contacts (Must have diffrent names, adresses, and telephone numbers)
• One page typed essay (Guidlines provided at orientation)

Benefits:

• Free housing and vocational training
• Free basic heathcare, dentistry & vision
• Free drivers education
• Recreational activities
• Career Assistace
• Graduation bonus
• Advance training and community college postions, if eligible
• Preparations for military
• Become independent
• Gain life/work skills
• Positively change life & gain a multi-cultural awareness

Orientations are Located at The Racine Workforce Development Center 1717 Taylor Ave. 53403 starting at 11:30am to 12:30pm.

Upcoming Orientations:

April 15 classroom E
March 20 Classroom C
June 17 Classroom C
July 15 Classroom C
August 19 Classroom C
September Classroom C
October 21 Classroom C
November 18 Classroom C
December 16 Classroom C

*Promptness is Required*

For more infomation on Job Corps contact
Lela Kwiatkowski
Admissions Counselor
8600 Sheriden Rd.
Kenosha, WI 53143
Phone:(262)697-4741
Fax:(262)697-4563
kwiatkowski.lela@jobcorps.org

Covering Racine,Kenosha,Madison,WI and Waukegan,Il

 Starting part-time for the winter monthes, 1-2 days
depending on the workload.  During the spring, summer and early fall
the hours will increase to 20-40 per week.

Job Requerments:

The person thet we are looking for needs to be at
least 16 yrs of age, have a valid divers licence, good driving records,
and have relieable transportatin to and from work.  You have to be able to lift
at least 50lbs minimum and be physically fit.  It would help if You are
mechanically incliened.  Also, if they have ever worked on a farm befor
or have a intrest in farm work and working with animals that would be a pluse.  
You need to have a good attitude and be able to work unsupervised.

Important:

Ability to work long hours in various weather/envirmental conditions
English language skills (speak/read/write) are necessary to understand employer
instuctions.

Job Duties:

The workrer will perform general work rousabouts/handy person duties include cleaning the cow/pigs pens and chicken coop also cleaning and general repair work in the barn.  This person will be trained to drive/operate farm equipment (tractor, truck, ect...) in the field and in baling, stacking and delivering hay/straw.  General duties will include:  Cutting and stacking wood, general cleaning and picking up.