AUGUSTA — Job Corps is enrolling youth 16-24 years old who are interested in learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical, culinary arts, among others, through free training, according to a news release from Jeff Sneddon, outreach and admission counselor.
Virtual and online learning options are available.
Those who apply can earn a high school diploma/high school equivalent and driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals are included at no additional cost, with job placement once program is complete.
For more information, call/text Sneddon at the Augusta Job Corps Office at 207-621-2350 or email sneddon.jeffrey@jobcorps.org.
For other Job Corps opportunities, visit penobscot.jobcorps.gov.
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