Mississippi Job Corps Center, Crystal Springs

Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives.

At Job Corps, students enroll to learn a trade, earn a high school diploma or GED and get help finding a good job. When you join the program, you will be paid a monthly allowance; the longer you stay with the program, the more your allowance will be. Job Corps provides career counseling and transition support to its students for up to 12 months after they graduate from the program.

Eligibility

To enroll in Job Corps, students must meet the following requirements:

Be 16 through 24;
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident;
Meet income requirements; and,
Be ready, willing, and able to participate fully in an educational environment.
Funded by the United States Congress, Job Corps has been training young adults for meaningful careers since 1964. Job Corps is committed to offering all students a safe, drug-free environment where they can take advantage of the resources provided.

Apply to Job Corps

If you're interested in joining the Job Corps program or finding out more about it, call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627. An operator will provide you with general information about the program, refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live and mail you an information packet.

FAcility specifics:

Capacity

405 total: 248 men, 147 women (residents); 2 men, 8 women (non-residents).

Special Feature

National Honor Society.

Vocational Offerings

Bricklayer, Plumber, Building and Apartment Maintenance, Carpenter, Business Clerical, Advanced Career Training, Electrician, Welder, Culinary Arts, Sales Clerk Retail Training, Health Occupations, Landscape Technician.

Travel Directions

From Jackson Municipal Airport, take I-20 west to I-55 south to the North Crystal Springs exit (Hwy. 27 east).
Drive to the intersection of Hwy. 51 and turn south.
Drive to the second traffic light in city (Marion Avenue).
Turn left and continue on Marion Avenue to the intersection of Newton Street.
Turn right and drive approximately 1/4 mile to the fork of Harmony Road.
Keep left and continue to the Mississippi Job Corps Center entrance on the right.
Additional Info

For more information about the Mississippi Job Corps Center, call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627.