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Graduate benefits

At Job Corps, we will make sure you have the tools and resources you need in order to earn from what you learn. Here’s how:

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Job Search Assistance

Work with our center staff to connect with employers.

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Transition Allowance

Receive an allowance after graduation to help with the first few months of housing and living costs and transportation.

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Career Counseling

Meet with our on-site career counselors to search for jobs, prepare for interviews and plan your career next steps.

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Relocation Counseling

Speak with our counselors for tips and advice on moving to a new city for a job.

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Advanced Training Opportunities

Build on your basic career training and keep strengthening your skills in the industry of your choice. Talk to your center staff for more information about an Advanced Training opportunity near you.

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Real stories

Job Corps works. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out a few of our graduate success stories.

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Michael
Ponder's Personal Chef Services
Hospitality
After Michael was expelled from high school, his father stepped in and told him about Job Corps. He knew about the program firsthand, having graduated from Earle C. Clements Job Corps in the 1980s. So, on the advice of his father, Michael left Miami to start Culinary Arts training at his dad’s alma mater.
Read Michael's Story
Erek
Erek
United States Navy
Advanced Manufacturing
Erek always knew that he was capable of achieving more in his life. Growing up in Utah, he was an avid outdoorsman but was never able to marry his love for the outdoors with a fulfilling purpose or career. After some searching and asking around, an old friend from high school mentioned Job Corps.
Read Erek's Story
Scottei
Scottei
Canadian Pacific
Construction
After serving in the Marine Corps, Scottei found himself uncertain about his next steps. Comfortable with structure and the opportunity for rapid growth in the military, he felt that returning to traditional schooling was too slow and inflexible.
Read Scottei 's Story
Success starts here

When it comes time to get a job, our staff will make sure you are connected with local employers. Pine Knot Job Corps grads have been hired by:

  • Amazon
  • Bluegrass Hospitality Group
  • BNSF
  • Careerlink
  • Cisco
  • Coast Buick GMC
  • Dell
  • DOI – Bureau of Land Management
  • DOI – Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Fedex
  • GATX
  • John Deere
  • Larry Stovesand Buick
  • Malones of Lexington
  • Mike Patton Dodge
  • Norwegian Cruise Lines
  • Oxmoor Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
  • Palmer Trucks
  • Perspecta
  • Stokes Kia
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • UBC
  • Union Tank Car Company
  • UPS
  • USDA Forest Service
  • Zimmer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Florence, KY