Job Corps Programs

Overview

The Job Corps Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Hand and power tools
• Construction math and industry vocabulary
• Solar energy and system fundamentals
• Electricity and energy basics
• Site assessments
• Installing solar thermal collectors, water heaters, storage tanks, piping, pipe insulation, and connecting-system piping
• Installing thermal system operation and identification tags and labels
• Performing solar thermal system checkouts
• Installing solar PV panels, arrays, and subsystems
• Solar PV system electrical and design
• Inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems
• Siting, sizing, and materials

Program Expectations

Students entering the Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Adhere to OSHA and other safety rules at all times.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete one of the following Job Corps basic career technical training programs: Carpentry; Electrical; Facilities Maintenance; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); or Plumbing.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have the ability to perform physical requirements of solar PV installations, including
• regularly lifting 50 pounds and safely climbing ladders up to 40 feet.
• Have Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training certificate.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Advanced Welding

Overview: The Job Corps Welding Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to advanced welding and safety techniques
• Metal properties
• Preheating and post-heating of metals
• Structural steel fitting and layout
• Jigs and fixtures
• Heat distortion and stress
• Weld preparation for pipe
• Pre-pipe test
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding—pipe
• Gas Metal Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel
• Flux Cored Arc Welding—gas-shielded, self-shielded
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel, pipe, stainless steel
• Two-man (buddy) welding pipe
• Drawing and welding symbol interpretation (pipe-specific)

Program Expectations: Students entering the Welding Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly
• Work the entire time while on the job
• Follow safety guidelines
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment
• Exercise good customer relations skills

Program Entry Requirements: Before entering the Welding Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete the Job Corps basic Welding career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days
• Have a positive attendance and progress record
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
• Pass an entrance exam
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview

Advanced Welding

Overview: The Job Corps Welding Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to advanced welding and safety techniques
• Metal properties
• Preheating and post-heating of metals
• Structural steel fitting and layout
• Jigs and fixtures
• Heat distortion and stress
• Weld preparation for pipe
• Pre-pipe test
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding—pipe
• Gas Metal Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel
• Flux Cored Arc Welding—gas-shielded, self-shielded
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel, pipe, stainless steel
• Two-man (buddy) welding pipe
• Drawing and welding symbol interpretation (pipe-specific)

Program Expectations: Students entering the Welding Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly
• Work the entire time while on the job
• Follow safety guidelines
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment
• Exercise good customer relations skills

Program Entry Requirements: Before entering the Welding Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete the Job Corps basic Welding career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days
• Have a positive attendance and progress record
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
• Pass an entrance exam
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview

Overview

The Job Corps Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Hand and power tools
• Construction math and industry vocabulary
• Solar energy and system fundamentals
• Electricity and energy basics
• Site assessments
• Installing solar thermal collectors, water heaters, storage tanks, piping, pipe insulation, and connecting-system piping
• Installing thermal system operation and identification tags and labels
• Performing solar thermal system checkouts
• Installing solar PV panels, arrays, and subsystems
• Solar PV system electrical and design
• Inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems
• Siting, sizing, and materials

Program Expectations

Students entering the Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Adhere to OSHA and other safety rules at all times.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete one of the following Job Corps basic career technical training programs: Carpentry; Electrical; Facilities Maintenance; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); or Plumbing.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have the ability to perform physical requirements of solar PV installations, including
• regularly lifting 50 pounds and safely climbing ladders up to 40 feet.
• Have Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training certificate.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Network infrastructure, fundamentals, monitoring, and management
• Con guring hardware and applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing
• Active directory
• Workstation configuration and deployment
• Monitoring and maintaining servers and systems
• Configuring backup and recovery
• Green IT technologies, tools, and standards

Program Expectations

Students entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have a positive behavior record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed a Job Corps basic computer technology career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record. Earn the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+ certification.
• Complete a successful video or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Fire Management Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Land management
• Silviculture
• Timber valuation
• Fire management
• Recreation management
• Forest health
• Wildlife and fisheries
• Soil and water
• Cultural resources
• Introduction to incident command system
• Firefighter training
• Wildland fire behavior
• Portable pumps and water use
• Wildland fire chain saws
• Ignition operations

Program Expectations

Students entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have completed a Job Corps basic career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet strenuous physical requirements.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Advanced Automobile Service Technology career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Electrical/electronics systems
• Brakes
• Suspension and steering
• Engine performance
• Heating and air conditioning
• Engine repair
• Manual drive train and axles
• Automatic transmission/transaxle
• Hybrid technology

Program Expectations

Students entering the Advanced Automobile Service Technology training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and safety gear worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Advanced Automobile Service Technology training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license or no barriers to receiving a license while enrolled.
• Have completed a basic Job Corps Automotive and Machine Repair career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Successfully complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Fire Management Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Land management
• Silviculture
• Timber valuation
• Fire management
• Recreation management
• Forest health
• Wildlife and fisheries
• Soil and water
• Cultural resources
• Introduction to incident command system
• Firefighter training
• Wildland fire behavior
• Portable pumps and water use
• Wildland fire chain saws
• Ignition operations

Program Expectations

Students entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have completed a Job Corps basic career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet strenuous physical requirements.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Residential Adviser Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to center life
• Emotional environment
• Assistance with acclimating to center life
• Group leadership and communication
• Public safety and security
• Professional responsibility and ethics
• Organizational knowledge
• Self-management, personal growth, and independent living
• Customer and personal skills
• Basic principles of counseling

Program Expectations

Students entering the Residential Adviser Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instruction of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
•  Exercise good customer relations skills.

PROGRAM ENTRY

Requirements

Before entering the Residential Adviser Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 20 1⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress report.
• Demonstrate advanced leadership and communication skills.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Weatherization Technician Advanced Training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Safety, including combustion safety
• Introduction to weatherization
• Introduction to hand and power tools
• Construction math and industry vocabulary
• Introduction to prints, drawings, and building structure and materials
• Introduction to building science
• Introduction to energy and mechanical systems
• Air leakage, blower door, and diagnostics
• Duct-sealing and insulation
• Attics, basements, and crawl spaces
• Windows and doors
• Dryer vents
• Base-load measures
• Building safety systems
• Introduction to heating and cooling systems

Program Expectations:

Students entering the Weatherization Technician Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills guidelines.
• Follow rules and instruction of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Weatherization Technician Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete one of the following Job Corps basic career technical training programs: Carpentry; Electrical; Facilities Maintenance; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); or Plumbing.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Advanced Automobile Service Technology career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Electrical/electronics systems
• Brakes
• Suspension and steering
• Engine performance
• Heating and air conditioning
• Engine repair
• Manual drive train and axles
• Automatic transmission/transaxle
• Hybrid technology

Program Expectations

Students entering the Advanced Automobile Service Technology training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and safety gear worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Advanced Automobile Service Technology training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license or no barriers to receiving a license while enrolled.
• Have completed a basic Job Corps Automotive and Machine Repair career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Successfully complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Culinary Arts Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Tools and equipment
• Advanced vegetables, soups, and sauces
• Pasta-making
• Garde manger
• Advanced poultry, fish, and shell fish fabrication
• Advanced station/line cook
• Advanced garnishes and plating
• Banquet and catering
• Introduction to food management
• Baking math, knowledge, and skills
• Pastry and other desserts
• American Culinary Federation-certified culinarian (optional)
• American Culinary Federation-certified pastry culinarian (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Attend work-based learning and externship sites.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be 171⁄2 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have completed Job Corps’ basic Culinary Arts career technical training program.
• Have completed the necessary work-based learning requirements of the basic training program.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a ServSafe® certification (Food Protection Manager).
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Advanced Welding

Overview: The Job Corps Welding Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to advanced welding and safety techniques
• Metal properties
• Preheating and post-heating of metals
• Structural steel fitting and layout
• Jigs and fixtures
• Heat distortion and stress
• Weld preparation for pipe
• Pre-pipe test
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding—pipe
• Gas Metal Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel
• Flux Cored Arc Welding—gas-shielded, self-shielded
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel, pipe, stainless steel
• Two-man (buddy) welding pipe
• Drawing and welding symbol interpretation (pipe-specific)

Program Expectations: Students entering the Welding Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly
• Work the entire time while on the job
• Follow safety guidelines
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment
• Exercise good customer relations skills

Program Entry Requirements: Before entering the Welding Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete the Job Corps basic Welding career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days
• Have a positive attendance and progress record
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
• Pass an entrance exam
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview

Overview

The Job Corps Heavy Truck Driving Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to professional truck driving and safety techniques
• Required paperwork
• Safety training
• Commercial vehicle maintenance
• Smith System training
• Pre-trip inspections
• Basic driving (on center)
• Advanced driving (off center)
• Miscellaneous driver procedures
• Hazardous materials (HazMat)
• Commercial driver’s license
• Forklift operations (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Heavy Truck Driving Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Heavy Truck Driving Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be within 4 weeks of their 21st birthday.
• Pass a background check (including motor vehicle and criminal checks).
• Pass a Department of Transportation drug test, physical exam, and ergonomics test.
• Have completed one of Job Corps’ basic career technical training programs.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a valid driver’s license with at least 18 months of driving experience.
• Have a Social Security card (original) and birth certificate (original).
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Network infrastructure, fundamentals, monitoring, and management
• Con guring hardware and applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing
• Active directory
• Workstation configuration and deployment
• Monitoring and maintaining servers and systems
• Configuring backup and recovery
• Green IT technologies, tools, and standards

Program Expectations

Students entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have a positive behavior record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed a Job Corps basic computer technology career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record. Earn the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+ certification.
• Complete a successful video or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Safety and security
• Personal computer (PC) hardware
• Networking
• Laptops and printers
• Operating systems and procedures
• Mobile devices
• Troubleshooting
• Installing and upgrading Windows
• Configuring hardware, applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and remote access and mobility
• Monitoring and maintaining Windows clients
• Configuring backup and recovery options
• Supporting operating system and application installation, resource access, and Windows clients and devices

Program expectations

Students entering the Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready for work.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program entry requirements

Before entering the Microsoft Certified

Solutions Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed either Job Corps’ basic Computer Technician or Office Administration career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Plumbing (Roto-Rooter) Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Job safety
• Sanitary systems and drain-cleaning
• Roto-Rooter drain-cleaning machines
• Cables, heads, connectors, and fixtures
• Sewer and drain diagnoses
• Customer care
• Plumbing math, basic electricity, and tools
• Piping materials and fittings (copper,cast iron, steel)
• Drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems and water-distribution systems
• Sizing, installing, servicing, and testing water-supply piping
• Water heaters
• Natural gas piping

Program Expectations

Students entering the Plumbing (Roto-Rooter) Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Follow grooming standards, no facial hair (mustaches allowed).

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Plumbing (Roto-Rooter) Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 19 years old at completion of the Roto-Rooter program.
• Complete either Job Corps’ basic Facilities Maintenance or Plumbing career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Must have a clean driver’s license, background check, and credit report.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Plumbing (Roto-Rooter) Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Job safety
• Sanitary systems and drain-cleaning
• Roto-Rooter drain-cleaning machines
• Cables, heads, connectors, and fixtures
• Sewer and drain diagnoses
• Customer care
• Plumbing math, basic electricity, and tools
• Piping materials and fittings (copper,cast iron, steel)
• Drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems and water-distribution systems
• Sizing, installing, servicing, and testing water-supply piping
• Water heaters
• Natural gas piping

Program Expectations

Students entering the Plumbing (Roto-Rooter) Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Follow grooming standards, no facial hair (mustaches allowed).

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Plumbing (Roto-Rooter) Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 19 years old at completion of the Roto-Rooter program.
• Complete either Job Corps’ basic Facilities Maintenance or Plumbing career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Must have a clean driver’s license, background check, and credit report.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Plumbing (Roto-Rooter) Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Job safety
• Sanitary systems and drain-cleaning
• Roto-Rooter drain-cleaning machines
• Cables, heads, connectors, and fixtures
• Sewer and drain diagnoses
• Customer care
• Plumbing math, basic electricity, and tools
• Piping materials and fittings (copper,cast iron, steel)
• Drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems and water-distribution systems
• Sizing, installing, servicing, and testing water-supply piping
• Water heaters
• Natural gas piping

Program Expectations

Students entering the Plumbing (Roto-Rooter) Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Follow grooming standards, no facial hair (mustaches allowed).

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Plumbing (Roto-Rooter) Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 19 years old at completion of the Roto-Rooter program.
• Complete either Job Corps’ basic Facilities Maintenance or Plumbing career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Must have a clean driver’s license, background check, and credit report.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Culinary Arts Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Tools and equipment
• Advanced vegetables, soups, and sauces
• Pasta-making
• Garde manger
• Advanced poultry, fish, and shell fish fabrication
• Advanced station/line cook
• Advanced garnishes and plating
• Banquet and catering
• Introduction to food management
• Baking math, knowledge, and skills
• Pastry and other desserts
• American Culinary Federation-certified culinarian (optional)
• American Culinary Federation-certified pastry culinarian (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Attend work-based learning and externship sites.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be 171⁄2 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have completed Job Corps’ basic Culinary Arts career technical training program.
• Have completed the necessary work-based learning requirements of the basic training program.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a ServSafe® certification (Food Protection Manager).
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Hand and power tools
• Construction math and industry vocabulary
• Solar energy and system fundamentals
• Electricity and energy basics
• Site assessments
• Installing solar thermal collectors, water heaters, storage tanks, piping, pipe insulation, and connecting-system piping
• Installing thermal system operation and identification tags and labels
• Performing solar thermal system checkouts
• Installing solar PV panels, arrays, and subsystems
• Solar PV system electrical and design
• Inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems
• Siting, sizing, and materials

Program Expectations

Students entering the Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Adhere to OSHA and other safety rules at all times.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete one of the following Job Corps basic career technical training programs: Carpentry; Electrical; Facilities Maintenance; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); or Plumbing.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have the ability to perform physical requirements of solar PV installations, including
• regularly lifting 50 pounds and safely climbing ladders up to 40 feet.
• Have Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training certificate.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Electrical Overhead Line Construction Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Safety in electrical transmission and distribution maintenance
• Care and testing of rubber gloves and sleeves
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) overhead line safety compliance
• Defensive driver training
• Introduction to the Smart Grid and transmission and distribution systems
• Work-area protection
• Basic electricity math and vocabulary
• Safety checks and pre-climb procedures
• Safety checks and climbing—wood poles
• Knot-tying and rigging
• Line-related materials, tools, and cutters
• Hand line
• Installation arms—wood, fiberglass
• Guying in poles, down, head, and span • Primary wire and telecommunications cable
• Transformer installation
• Assembling a three-phase appurtenance arm (cut-out arm)
• Installing service lateral
• Working with heavy equipment (bucket truck and digger/derrick truck)
• Commercial driver’s license

Program Expectations

Students entering the Electrical Overhead Line Construction Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Electrical Overhead Line Construction Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete either Job Corps’ basic Electrical or Facilities Maintenance career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Earn heights (acrophobia) clearance (32-plus feet).
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone, in-person, or video-conference interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Residential Adviser Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to center life
• Emotional environment
• Assistance with acclimating to center life
• Group leadership and communication
• Public safety and security
• Professional responsibility and ethics
• Organizational knowledge
• Self-management, personal growth, and independent living
• Customer and personal skills
• Basic principles of counseling

Program Expectations

Students entering the Residential Adviser Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instruction of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
•  Exercise good customer relations skills.

PROGRAM ENTRY

Requirements

Before entering the Residential Adviser Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 20 1⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress report.
• Demonstrate advanced leadership and communication skills.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Fire Management Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Land management
• Silviculture
• Timber valuation
• Fire management
• Recreation management
• Forest health
• Wildlife and fisheries
• Soil and water
• Cultural resources
• Introduction to incident command system
• Firefighter training
• Wildland fire behavior
• Portable pumps and water use
• Wildland fire chain saws
• Ignition operations

Program Expectations

Students entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have completed a Job Corps basic career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet strenuous physical requirements.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Network infrastructure, fundamentals, monitoring, and management
• Con guring hardware and applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing
• Active directory
• Workstation configuration and deployment
• Monitoring and maintaining servers and systems
• Configuring backup and recovery
• Green IT technologies, tools, and standards

Program Expectations

Students entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have a positive behavior record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed a Job Corps basic computer technology career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record. Earn the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+ certification.
• Complete a successful video or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Safety and security
• Personal computer (PC) hardware
• Networking
• Laptops and printers
• Operating systems and procedures
• Mobile devices
• Troubleshooting
• Installing and upgrading Windows
• Configuring hardware, applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and remote access and mobility
• Monitoring and maintaining Windows clients
• Configuring backup and recovery options
• Supporting operating system and application installation, resource access, and Windows clients and devices

Program expectations

Students entering the Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready for work.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program entry requirements

Before entering the Microsoft Certified

Solutions Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed either Job Corps’ basic Computer Technician or Office Administration career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

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... working with your hands? ... solving problems?
... building things?
... listening to others?

If so, you may be a good candidate for Job Corps’ Plumbing career training program.

Overview

The Job Corps Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Network infrastructure, fundamentals, monitoring, and management
• Con guring hardware and applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing
• Active directory
• Workstation configuration and deployment
• Monitoring and maintaining servers and systems
• Configuring backup and recovery
• Green IT technologies, tools, and standards

Program Expectations

Students entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have a positive behavior record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed a Job Corps basic computer technology career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record. Earn the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+ certification.
• Complete a successful video or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Heavy Truck Driving Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to professional truck driving and safety techniques
• Required paperwork
• Safety training
• Commercial vehicle maintenance
• Smith System training
• Pre-trip inspections
• Basic driving (on center)
• Advanced driving (off center)
• Miscellaneous driver procedures
• Hazardous materials (HazMat)
• Commercial driver’s license
• Forklift operations (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Heavy Truck Driving Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Heavy Truck Driving Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be within 4 weeks of their 21st birthday.
• Pass a background check (including motor vehicle and criminal checks).
• Pass a Department of Transportation drug test, physical exam, and ergonomics test.
• Have completed one of Job Corps’ basic career technical training programs.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a valid driver’s license with at least 18 months of driving experience.
• Have a Social Security card (original) and birth certificate (original).
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Advanced Welding

Overview: The Job Corps Welding Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to advanced welding and safety techniques
• Metal properties
• Preheating and post-heating of metals
• Structural steel fitting and layout
• Jigs and fixtures
• Heat distortion and stress
• Weld preparation for pipe
• Pre-pipe test
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding—pipe
• Gas Metal Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel
• Flux Cored Arc Welding—gas-shielded, self-shielded
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel, pipe, stainless steel
• Two-man (buddy) welding pipe
• Drawing and welding symbol interpretation (pipe-specific)

Program Expectations: Students entering the Welding Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly
• Work the entire time while on the job
• Follow safety guidelines
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment
• Exercise good customer relations skills

Program Entry Requirements: Before entering the Welding Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete the Job Corps basic Welding career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days
• Have a positive attendance and progress record
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
• Pass an entrance exam
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview

Advanced Welding

Overview: The Job Corps Welding Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to advanced welding and safety techniques
• Metal properties
• Preheating and post-heating of metals
• Structural steel fitting and layout
• Jigs and fixtures
• Heat distortion and stress
• Weld preparation for pipe
• Pre-pipe test
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding—pipe
• Gas Metal Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel
• Flux Cored Arc Welding—gas-shielded, self-shielded
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel, pipe, stainless steel
• Two-man (buddy) welding pipe
• Drawing and welding symbol interpretation (pipe-specific)

Program Expectations: Students entering the Welding Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly
• Work the entire time while on the job
• Follow safety guidelines
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment
• Exercise good customer relations skills

Program Entry Requirements: Before entering the Welding Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete the Job Corps basic Welding career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days
• Have a positive attendance and progress record
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
• Pass an entrance exam
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview

Overview

The Job Corps Electrical Overhead Line Construction Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Safety in electrical transmission and distribution maintenance
• Care and testing of rubber gloves and sleeves
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) overhead line safety compliance
• Defensive driver training
• Introduction to the Smart Grid and transmission and distribution systems
• Work-area protection
• Basic electricity math and vocabulary
• Safety checks and pre-climb procedures
• Safety checks and climbing—wood poles
• Knot-tying and rigging
• Line-related materials, tools, and cutters
• Hand line
• Installation arms—wood, fiberglass
• Guying in poles, down, head, and span • Primary wire and telecommunications cable
• Transformer installation
• Assembling a three-phase appurtenance arm (cut-out arm)
• Installing service lateral
• Working with heavy equipment (bucket truck and digger/derrick truck)
• Commercial driver’s license

Program Expectations

Students entering the Electrical Overhead Line Construction Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Electrical Overhead Line Construction Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete either Job Corps’ basic Electrical or Facilities Maintenance career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Earn heights (acrophobia) clearance (32-plus feet).
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone, in-person, or video-conference interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Electrical Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Personal security and safety
• Lockout and tag-out
• Defensive and safe driver training
• Work orders training
• Collections
• Basic electricity math and vocabulary
• Schematics, diagrams, flowcharts, and prints
• Introduction to control circuits
• Confined space
• Communication protocols
• Advanced control circuits
• Arc flash
• Peripheral devices
• Electric testing equipment
• Fuses and breakers
• Information management
• Advanced programmable logic control
• Human-machine interface
• Motor control centers
• Motion control
• Introduction to solar
• Self-contained electric meters (optional)
• Introduction to the Smart Grid (optional)
• Electric meter components (optional)
• Storm situations (optional)
• Electrical meter sets (optional)
• Introduction to gas service (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Electrical Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Electrical Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete either Job Corps’ basic Electrical or Facilities Maintenance career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone, in-person, or video-conference interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Electrical Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Safety in electrical transmission and distribution maintenance
• Personal security and safety
• Care and testing of rubber gloves and sleeves
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) URD safety
• compliance
• Defensive driver training
• Introduction to the Smart Grid and
• transmission and distribution systems
• Power tools
• Heavy-duty equipment operation

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

Students entering the Electrical URD Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Electrical URD Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete either Job Corps’ basic Electrical or Facilities Maintenance career technical training program.
• Earn a confined space (claustrophobia) clearance.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone, in-person, or video interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Culinary Arts Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Tools and equipment
• Advanced vegetables, soups, and sauces
• Pasta-making
• Garde manger
• Advanced poultry, fish, and shell fish fabrication
• Advanced station/line cook
• Advanced garnishes and plating
• Banquet and catering
• Introduction to food management
• Baking math, knowledge, and skills
• Pastry and other desserts
• American Culinary Federation-certified culinarian (optional)
• American Culinary Federation-certified pastry culinarian (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Attend work-based learning and externship sites.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be 171⁄2 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have completed Job Corps’ basic Culinary Arts career technical training program.
• Have completed the necessary work-based learning requirements of the basic training program.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a ServSafe® certification (Food Protection Manager).
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Culinary Arts Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Tools and equipment
• Advanced vegetables, soups, and sauces
• Pasta-making
• Garde manger
• Advanced poultry, fish, and shell fish fabrication
• Advanced station/line cook
• Advanced garnishes and plating
• Banquet and catering
• Introduction to food management
• Baking math, knowledge, and skills
• Pastry and other desserts
• American Culinary Federation-certified culinarian (optional)
• American Culinary Federation-certified pastry culinarian (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Attend work-based learning and externship sites.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be 171⁄2 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have completed Job Corps’ basic Culinary Arts career technical training program.
• Have completed the necessary work-based learning requirements of the basic training program.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a ServSafe® certification (Food Protection Manager).
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Weatherization Technician Advanced Training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Safety, including combustion safety
• Introduction to weatherization
• Introduction to hand and power tools
• Construction math and industry vocabulary
• Introduction to prints, drawings, and building structure and materials
• Introduction to building science
• Introduction to energy and mechanical systems
• Air leakage, blower door, and diagnostics
• Duct-sealing and insulation
• Attics, basements, and crawl spaces
• Windows and doors
• Dryer vents
• Base-load measures
• Building safety systems
• Introduction to heating and cooling systems

Program Expectations:

Students entering the Weatherization Technician Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills guidelines.
• Follow rules and instruction of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Weatherization Technician Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete one of the following Job Corps basic career technical training programs: Carpentry; Electrical; Facilities Maintenance; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); or Plumbing.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Culinary Arts Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Tools and equipment
• Advanced vegetables, soups, and sauces
• Pasta-making
• Garde manger
• Advanced poultry, fish, and shell fish fabrication
• Advanced station/line cook
• Advanced garnishes and plating
• Banquet and catering
• Introduction to food management
• Baking math, knowledge, and skills
• Pastry and other desserts
• American Culinary Federation-certified culinarian (optional)
• American Culinary Federation-certified pastry culinarian (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Attend work-based learning and externship sites.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be 171⁄2 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have completed Job Corps’ basic Culinary Arts career technical training program.
• Have completed the necessary work-based learning requirements of the basic training program.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a ServSafe® certification (Food Protection Manager).
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Hand and power tools
• Construction math and industry vocabulary
• Solar energy and system fundamentals
• Electricity and energy basics
• Site assessments
• Installing solar thermal collectors, water heaters, storage tanks, piping, pipe insulation, and connecting-system piping
• Installing thermal system operation and identification tags and labels
• Performing solar thermal system checkouts
• Installing solar PV panels, arrays, and subsystems
• Solar PV system electrical and design
• Inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems
• Siting, sizing, and materials

Program Expectations

Students entering the Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Adhere to OSHA and other safety rules at all times.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Solar PV and Thermal System Installer Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete one of the following Job Corps basic career technical training programs: Carpentry; Electrical; Facilities Maintenance; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); or Plumbing.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have the ability to perform physical requirements of solar PV installations, including
• regularly lifting 50 pounds and safely climbing ladders up to 40 feet.
• Have Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training certificate.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Fire Management Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Land management
• Silviculture
• Timber valuation
• Fire management
• Recreation management
• Forest health
• Wildlife and fisheries
• Soil and water
• Cultural resources
• Introduction to incident command system
• Firefighter training
• Wildland fire behavior
• Portable pumps and water use
• Wildland fire chain saws
• Ignition operations

Program Expectations

Students entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have completed a Job Corps basic career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet strenuous physical requirements.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Forestry Advanced Training program requires training in the followingsubject areas:

• Safety guidelines
• Forestry basics
• Operating and maintaining necessary equipment and tools
• Maintaining campgrounds, picnics, and trail areas
• Tree health, aesthetics, and hazard reduction
• Federal and state regulations pertaining to use and occupancy of forest lands

Program Expectations

Students entering the Forestry Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Forestry Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent. (GED score must be above 2400.)
• Have a strong interest in a career with the Forest Service in the area of natural resource management.
• Be physically fit and willing to work in rough-terrain field conditions.
• Possess or be qualified to obtain a USDA Forest Service driver’s license.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Advanced Welding

Overview: The Job Corps Welding Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to advanced welding and safety techniques
• Metal properties
• Preheating and post-heating of metals
• Structural steel fitting and layout
• Jigs and fixtures
• Heat distortion and stress
• Weld preparation for pipe
• Pre-pipe test
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding—pipe
• Gas Metal Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel
• Flux Cored Arc Welding—gas-shielded, self-shielded
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding—aluminum, mild steel, pipe, stainless steel
• Two-man (buddy) welding pipe
• Drawing and welding symbol interpretation (pipe-specific)

Program Expectations: Students entering the Welding Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly
• Work the entire time while on the job
• Follow safety guidelines
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment
• Exercise good customer relations skills

Program Entry Requirements: Before entering the Welding Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete the Job Corps basic Welding career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days
• Have a positive attendance and progress record
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
• Pass an entrance exam
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview

Overview

The Job Corps Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Network infrastructure, fundamentals, monitoring, and management
• Con guring hardware and applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing
• Active directory
• Workstation configuration and deployment
• Monitoring and maintaining servers and systems
• Configuring backup and recovery
• Green IT technologies, tools, and standards

Program Expectations

Students entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have a positive behavior record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed a Job Corps basic computer technology career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record. Earn the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+ certification.
• Complete a successful video or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Network infrastructure, fundamentals, monitoring, and management
• Con guring hardware and applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing
• Active directory
• Workstation configuration and deployment
• Monitoring and maintaining servers and systems
• Configuring backup and recovery
• Green IT technologies, tools, and standards

Program Expectations

Students entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Computer Systems Administrator Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have a positive behavior record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed a Job Corps basic computer technology career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record. Earn the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+ certification.
• Complete a successful video or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Safety and security
• Personal computer (PC) hardware
• Networking
• Laptops and printers
• Operating systems and procedures
• Mobile devices
• Troubleshooting
• Installing and upgrading Windows
• Configuring hardware, applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and remote access and mobility
• Monitoring and maintaining Windows clients
• Configuring backup and recovery options
• Supporting operating system and application installation, resource access, and Windows clients and devices

Program expectations

Students entering the Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready for work.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program entry requirements

Before entering the Microsoft Certified Solutions Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have completed either Job Corps’ basic Computer Technician or Office Administration career technical training program.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview:

The Job Corps Advanced Transportation career technical training program requires advanced training in the following subject areas:

• Transportation Service Worker—Emphasizing freight and passenger railroads, airlines, barge lines, and ground transportation systems
• Computer Operations—Keyboarding skill development, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Office Communications—Filing, Microsoft PowerPoint and Access, office etiquette
• Business/Consumer Math—Microsoft Excel and 10-key calculator
• Job Search Skills—Resume and interview preparation

Program Expectation:

Students entering the Advanced Transportation training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training program with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety skills.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training program and Job Corps. • Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements:

Before entering the Advanced Transportation training program, students must:

• Be at least 171⁄2 years old.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have successfully completed a basic Job Corps career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Be willing to study office, business, and transportation types of courses.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Culinary Arts Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Tools and equipment
• Advanced vegetables, soups, and sauces
• Pasta-making
• Garde manger
• Advanced poultry, fish, and shell fish fabrication
• Advanced station/line cook
• Advanced garnishes and plating
• Banquet and catering
• Introduction to food management
• Baking math, knowledge, and skills
• Pastry and other desserts
• American Culinary Federation-certified culinarian (optional)
• American Culinary Federation-certified pastry culinarian (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Attend work-based learning and externship sites.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be 171⁄2 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have completed Job Corps’ basic Culinary Arts career technical training program.
• Have completed the necessary work-based learning requirements of the basic training program.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a ServSafe® certification (Food Protection Manager).
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Culinary Arts Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Tools and equipment
• Advanced vegetables, soups, and sauces
• Pasta-making
• Garde manger
• Advanced poultry, fish, and shell fish fabrication
• Advanced station/line cook
• Advanced garnishes and plating
• Banquet and catering
• Introduction to food management
• Baking math, knowledge, and skills
• Pastry and other desserts
• American Culinary Federation-certified culinarian (optional)
• American Culinary Federation-certified pastry culinarian (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Attend work-based learning and externship sites.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Culinary Arts Advanced Training program, students must:

• Be 171⁄2 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have completed Job Corps’ basic Culinary Arts career technical training program.
• Have completed the necessary work-based learning requirements of the basic training program.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a ServSafe® certification (Food Protection Manager).
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.