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The staff at Gary Job Corps is dedicated to helping every student reach his/her full potential. We strongly believe in the Career Development Services System (CDSS). It is essential to helping each student succeed.

Career Development Services System

OA Innovative Outreach and Admissions
OA Staff will:

  • Develop community education programs and creative outreach networks
  • Market to youth development agencies
  • Partner with One-Stops
  • Inform prospective students about life at Job Corps and CDSS benefits

CPP Career Preparation Period (First 60 Days)
Job Corps Center Staff will:

  • Communicate, model and expect employability skills, including personal responsibility and computer skills
  • Assist the student in creating a Personal Career Development Plan (PCDP)
  • Earn the student's respect and trust in achieving the plan

CDP Career Development Period (On-Center)
Job Corps Center Staff and Employers will help the student learn, demonstrate and practice:
  • A trade
  • Technical and academic skills
  • Interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
  • Social and personal management skills, including independent living skills
  • Job search skills

CTP Career Transition Period (Post-Center)
Job Corps Staff and other Service Providers will:

  • Earn the former student's respect and trust regarding support services
  • Assist the student in getting his or her first job
  • Help the student find living space, transportation and family support resources needed to continue working

Departments that make it happen - Property, Finance, Records, Purchasing,
	  Vocational, Maintenance, Community Standards, Food Services, Human Resources, Residential Living, Safety and Security, Outreach and Admissions,
	  Health Services, Transitional Services, Administration, Counseling, Academics, Transportation, and Recreation.



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