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Gulfport Job Corps Center

Employment Training/Services

Last updated May 14, 2008. This is not confirmation of current availability; call before travelling.

Call 228-863-1141 (Local); 800-733-JOBS (National Line) Directions Nearby on map

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Advocacy, * (ANY/ALL Types) Updated May 14, 2008
Assistance, Referrals, Employment & Job Resources Updated Dec 16, 2007
Training * (ANY/ALL Types of Instruction) Updated Sep 26, 2007
Training Classes, Employment, On the Job, Training Updated May 14, 2008
Training Classes, GED Preparation Updated Nov 14, 2008
Training Classes, Trade Skills, Training Updated May 14, 2008
Training, Services, Employment /JobTraining Updated Dec 16, 2007

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About this facility

Hours: 8am – 5pm
Areas served: Nationwide
Eligibility: 16-24 years of age; willing follow Job Corp rules
Fee for service: No
Payment accepted: No Fee
Service: Permanent

Notes

PLEASE NOTE THAT JOB CORP OPERATES LIKE A SCHOOL

Education and Training
Gulfport Job Corps Center offers education and training opportunities to help you train for a long-term, specialized career.
- High school diploma program
- GED program
- Work-based learning opportunities
- Personalized career development plan
- Hands-on training in your chosen trade
- Partnership with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Gulfport High School

Trades
Students are able to choose from a number of trades offered at Gulfport Job Corps Center.
Bricklaying
Business Office Technology
Carpentry
Computer Repair Technician/Slot Machine Repair
Electrical Wiring
Facilities Maintenance
Health Occupations
Plumbing
Welding

Dorm Life
Gulfport Job Corps Center has approximately 280 students on center and three dorms on campus. A new male dorm will be built in 2006. Men and women live in separate dorms and have up to three roommates. Rooms are equipped with bunk beds, lockers, desks and lounge chairs. Lounge areas offer cable television.

Real Work Experience
The Gulfport Job Corps Center has partnerships with many local businesses where students can get real work experience. Call the Gulf Coast's only Job Corps center and visit today. For more information on Gulfport Job Corps programs and services, call (866) 564-5590 or contact Gennie Smith at Smith.Gennie@jobcorps.org.

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