At Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, students can ...
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Earn your high school diploma or equivalent and gain skills to be successful in a career.
Careers begin here.
When it comes to your future, you should have choices. Choose your path, and Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center will provide you with free career training so you can gain the skills and tools you need to be successful.
We offer opportunities in conservation skills training.
Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is one of 24 centers that are known as Civilian Conservation Centers. These centers are operated by the U.S. Forest Service and encourage students to learn in nature and work to sustain and improve the land they live on. By embracing their natural surroundings, students at these centers are able to train in additional career fields, including wildland firefighting and forestry conservation.
Are you eligible?
Generally, Job Corps students:
are 16 through 24 years old
are low-income individuals
meet citizenship, residency, DACA or other approved status requirements
meet background requirements
are ready and motivated to succeed
An Admissions Services staff member can walk you through the process.
Training opportunities
Job Corps offers an on-the-job experience designed to get you workforce-ready.
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Refer a student
Whether you’re a parent or guardian, school counselor or mentor, we know you want the best for the young person in your life. Job Corps helps them reach their goals, find their purpose and guide them along their journey to a better future.
Hire a Job Corps grad
Hardworking. Professionally trained. Experienced. All three phrases describe our Job Corps students. Check out our employer resources to connect with the next generation of industry professionals.