Frequently Asked Questions
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost anything?
Job Corps has no cost to its students or their families.
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What are the rules at Grafton Job Corps?
Like any place, Grafton Job Corps has rules and regulations to follow. These rules are in place to help keep you safe, to help simulate the workforce environment, and to help eliminate distractions so you can succeed in academics and training. To provide the safest possible learning environment, Job Corps has a strict behavioral expectations and a Zero Tolerance Policy against violence and drugs.
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Do I get paid while I am at Grafton Job Corps?
Throughout your training, you will receive a basic living allowance. As your training progresses, your living allowance will increase. Job Corps can also help you get started after you graduate with a transition allowance. This allowance is based on your academic and career skills achievement while in Job Corps.
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Do I have to live at the center?
Most students live on campus at Grafton Job Corps, but we do serve nonresidential students as well. Please check with your admissions counselor for details.
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Can I bring my child with me to Grafton Job Corps?
Grafton Job Corps does not offer childcare on center. Your admissions counselor will explain what options are available.
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What do I have to wear?
While you are responsible for providing your own everyday clothes, we have expectations about your personal appearance. Generally articles of clothing with offensive wording, or any items that promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco or violence are not allowed.
Students are required to wear uniforms during the training day. Uniforms are provided by the center.
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Can I take personal belongings to Grafton Job Corps?
Students should not bring expensive video and audio equipment, computers, and similar items. Students are expected to bring personal care and grooming items. Your admissions counselor can help you determine what items are appropriate to bring on center. Once accepted, you will receive welcome packet with a detailed list of items to bring and those that are not permitted.
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When can I go home to visit?
Job Corps will provide your transportation to and from home for your initial trip to the center, during the winter break, and returning to your home when you leave the program. Any other trips home must be arranged and paid for by the student.
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Can my family visit me on center?
Yes. Your parents or guardians are invited to visit you at the center. Please have them contact the center in advance of their visit.
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How long do I have to stay at Job Corps?
Job Corps is a self-paced program. That means you learn at your own pace. Depending on the career area you choose, training can take from eight months to two years to complete. We recommend that you expect to remain on center for at least one year to gain the knowledge and social skills needed for your new career.
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What happens after I graduate from Grafton Job Corps?
Even before graduation, our staff will assist you in conducting a job search. They can also help direct you to social services such as health care, housing, legal assistance and child care. For 12 months after you graduate, a Job Corps career transition specialist will keep in touch with you to make sure things are going well in your new career.
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Can Grafton Job Corps help me get into college after I graduate from the program?
We have cooperative agreements with community colleges or related institutions to teach career area courses or to have individual students take courses to gain college credit. We can work with students to help them transfer
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Page last updated:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016