Job Corps, administered by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, offers free career technical training for 16-to-24-year-olds in the following areas: auto mechanics, auto body repair, medical and business office, C.N.A., L.P.N, construction, culinary arts, security guard and more.

The program includes up to two years education and training, campus housing, meals and other services. There is no cost to eligible students. Both high school graduates and non-graduates may apply.

If needed, a student can also get a high school equivalency or high school diploma – at the same time they train for a career at Job Corps.

Orientation and application interviews will be held Wednesday, June 7, at 11 a.m., at Madison County Employment and Training, 133 N. Court St., in Wampsville. All students must call Admissions Counselor Amanda Adetu at (315) 478-5529 to see if they are eligible for the program, to reserve their seat and to find out what documents to bring.

By martha

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