Beginning the admissions process
Now that you've expressed your interest, you may begin an application on your own online, or you may decide to wait and speak with your admissions representative first. Either way, once you decide to forward with an application to Job Corps, you will need to create a MyJobCorps account.
Before you can create a MyJobCorps account, you must first express your interest in Job Corps online.
Create your MyJobCorps account
After expressing interest in Job Corps, you will need to create an account with login.gov. If you already have an account with login.gov, you can simply sign in using your existing login.gov account. To create a login.gov account, you are required to provide a valid email address and password. You will also need to select a verification method (such as a one-time code sent to your mobile phone). This simple extra step provides additional security to protect your information.
Figure 1: Screenshot of the login.gov sign-in page
Make sure the email address you entered in the Express Interest Tool matches the email address you plan to use for future steps in setting up your accounts and completing your application. Email addresses must match.
When you log into MyJobCorps for the first time, you will be greeted with an indicator that provides you with helpful tips for you to get started on their application. You will select the "Start my application" to begin your application!
Figure 2: Screenshot of the pop-up message on the MyJobCorps Dashboard
Provide your application information
You will be asked questions to help Job Corps determine your eligibility and understand your personal circumstances. You may need to ask a parent or guardian for help answering some questions –that's OK! Your Admissions Representative will also be available to help you, and you will be required to work with your Admissions Representative to complete and finalize your application.
You can save your information and return back to your application at any point by navigating to the MyJobCorps homepage.
You will provide the following information in MyJobCorps:
- Account Information: This is information you submitted when you Expressed your interest in Job Corps through the Express Interest Tool. If your information changes during the admissions process, be sure to make changes to your Account Information before submitting your application information. Be sure to input your name the exact way it is spelled on your government identification forms and include suffixes (i.e Jr., III,) if applicable.
Figure 3: Screenshot of the "My Account Information" page on MyJobCorps
- Application Information: You'll be asked about your living situation, education, employment history, personal circumstances and other questions. Job Corps will use this information to learn more about you. Note that on the mobile view, you will need to select the menu in the top left corner to move through each section of the application (Figure 4b).
Figure 4a: Screenshot of the Application page on MyJobCorps
Figure 4b: Screenshot of the Application page on MyJobCorps mobile view
- Documents: For some questions, you will also need to upload documents into MyJobCorps. All documents must be reviewed by your Admissions Representative. You can upload documents as images directly from your mobile phone, tablet or computer – just make sure the images are clear and legible so that your admissions representative can read them. Be sure to save the file with a name that clearly states what that information is (for example, if you upload your birth certificate, you should name the file Birth Certificate).
Figure 5: Screenshot of the Required Documentation page on MyJobCorps
- Agreements: You will also need to sign several forms electronically. These forms are related to policies, procedures, expectations, and rules and behavior. Be sure to read each form carefully, understand them, and sign them electronically (don’t worry – you won’t need a printer!). If you are under the age of 18, your parent/guardian or other approved representative may be required to sign them as well. Note that on the mobile view, you will need to select the menu in the top left corner to move through each agreement (Figure 6b).
Figure 6a: Screenshot of the Agreements page on MyJobCorps
Figure 6b: Screenshot of the Agreements page on MyJobCorps mobile view
Complete your application information
Before submitting your application information, you will be prompted to review it for correctness and update your information as needed. This step is very important because once you submit your application information, it will be locked and you will need to reach out to your Admissions Representative to make any further updates.
Once you confirm your application information is correct and have completed all required signatures, navigate back to the Dashboard and select the "Review and Submit" button to submit your application to Job Corps.
You will be directed to your Completed Application Summary, where you can review all the information you have in MyJobCorps Portal. Carefully review your Completed Application Summary and make necessary updates before submitting. After your review is complete, electronically sign your name and finalize the submission by selecting the "Submit" button.
Figure 7: Screenshot of the Completed Application Summary on MyJobCorps
After you sign and submit your application, you will be given an application tracking number and next steps you can expect in the admissions process.
Figure 8: Screenshot of the Completed Application Summary on MyJobCorps
Quick Tips
- Select "Save & Continue" at the bottom of each page to save any entered information. You can also select "Skip for now" to continue with other sections at your own pace.
- You can access your MyJobCorps application information at any time to continue entering information prior to officially submitting your application.
- View your Dashboard to track your progress and to see where you are in the admissions process.
- Hover over the blue “Learn More” text to learn more about a particular question.
- Translate MyJobCorps to Spanish by selecting the "Español" button located on the top right of the screen.
Watch a video tutorial for applicants:
After you submit your application information
After applying, there are a few more steps:
Await a decision
Your Admissions Representative will notify you of the admissions decision through email. You may also log into your MyJobCorps account to check the status of your application. Look out for any notices of changes to your application status and your results. You can reach out to your Admissions Representative if you have questions or want to discuss further.
While your application is under review, your Admissions Representative may contact you if additional information is needed.
Once you're accepted
Once you are accepted into Job Corps, your Admissions Representative will contact you to discuss the following next steps:
- Select a program: Choose a career technical training program that is aligned to your goals and interests, and work with your admissions representative to decide which Job Corps campus you will attend.
- Complete a health questionnaire: Job Corps provides basic medical care to all students. You’ll need to provide your health information in preparation for your arrival so that Job Corps can meet your needs.
- Discuss arrival: Select a planned date to arrive on campus and work with your future Job Corps center to confirm travel arrangements to the center.
Quick Tips
- Log into MyJobCorps periodically to check your dashboard for any updates.
- Ensure Job Corps emails do not go to your spam or junk folders.
- Read your center's rules before arriving. Ask your Admissions Representative for a copy of them.