20 C.F.R. § 670.400

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 670.400 - Who is eligible to participate in the Job Corps program?

To be eligible to participate in the Job Corps, an individual must be:

(a) At least 16 and not more than 24 years of age at the time of enrollment, except
(1) There is no upper age limit for an otherwise eligible individual with a disability; and
(2) Not more than 20% of individuals enrolled nationwide may be individuals who are aged 22 to 24 years old;
(b) A low-income individual;
(c) An individual who is facing one or more of the following barriers to education and employment:
(1) Is basic skills deficient, as defined in WIA sec. 101(4); or
(2) Is a school dropout; or
(3) Is homeless, or a runaway, or a foster child; or
(4) Is a parent; or
(5) Requires additional education, vocational training, or intensive counseling and related assistance in order to participate successfully in regular schoolwork or to secure and hold meaningful employment; and
(d) Meets the requirements of § 670.420 , if applicable.

20 C.F.R. §670.400