CNA students at Job Corps

Academics

In addition to career training, Blue Ridge Job Corps also provides academic training, including basic reading and math. Courses in independent living, employability skills, and social skills are offered in order to help students transition into the workplace. We also have several academic programs to help our students achieve their full potential.

GED/High School Diploma

One of our top goals at Blue Ridge Job Corps is to ensure that every qualified student obtains his or her GED/high school diploma prior to leaving the center. Students who don't already have a high school diploma upon their arrival at Blue Ridge can enroll in our GED and high school diploma programs.

Driver's Education

Driver's Education is available to all students needing their driver's license.

Advanced Career Training

The Advanced Career Training (ACT) program is a college program for eligible Job Corps students to achieve a higher level of career training. Available ACT fields include:

  • Dental hygienist
  • Education
  • Human services
  • Information systems technology
  • License Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Medical lab technician
  • Phlebotomy
  • Physical therapist assistant
  • Police science
  • Radiography
  • Registered Nurse (RN)

Students in ACT may be dual-enrolled in both Job Corps and a local college while working to complete their degree or certification toward a professional career. Students can stay in Job Corps for a maximum of three years as long as their third year is in the ACT program.

ACT students will be expected to take a full schedule of coursework in the method and time frame set by the college. Transportation to and from the college will be provided each day by the center.

For more information on the ACT program, please contact Candace Gilley at (877) 604-2354 Ext. 225 or Mike Ketner at (877) 604-2354 Ext. 270.

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Page last updated: Wednesday, September 02, 2009