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Job Corps — Residential Free Trade Training

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Free housing + meals + small living allowance ($25–$100/month cash). Trade certifications (OSHA-10, NCCER, HVAC, electrical) worth $2,000–$8,000 privately. $1.76B in FY2026 congressional funding confirmed.

Federally funded residential program for low-income 16–24 year olds. Free housing, meals, living allowance (~$25–$100/month), GED preparation, and trade certification (construction, electrical, HVAC, medical, culinary, and more). Status: PROTECTED by Aug 12, 2026 court settlement; 99 contractor centers remain open through FY2027.

Term
8 mo–24 mo
Where
99 centers nationwide (residential, must live on-center)
Housing
Provided
Airfare
Not covered
Selectivity
Open enrollment
Citizenship
See eligibility

Verified 8/26/2026 · www.dol.gov