Kicking Horse Job Corps Center...

Kicking Horse Job Corp Center Student Government

The Kicking Horse Job Corps Center (KHJCC) is a comprehensive career technical training program for ages 16 through 24. Most students live on campus and typically complete their training in less than one year. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps trains 62,000 students each year at 122 centers across the country.

At Job Corps, students enroll to learn a trade, earn a high school diploma or GED and get help finding a good job. When you join the program, you will be paid a monthly allowance; the longer you stay with the program, the more your allowance will be. Job Corps provides career counseling and transition support to its students for up to 12 months after they graduate from the program.

Check out some of the benefits:

• Industy-based certification
• Hands-on Training and internships
• High School Diploma and GED programs
• Housing, meals, and medical care provided
• Earn while you learn: biweekly living allowance
• Career counseling and support after graduation
• Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor

Are you Eligible?
To enroll in Job Corps, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be 16 through 24;
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident;
• Meet income requirements
• Be ready, willing, and able to participate fully in an educational environment.

Location:
KHJCC is located in Ronan, Montana, about 60 miles north of Missoula. The center is located on the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Reservation. KHJCC is open to all races and nationalities but remains one of the only Native American emphasis centers in the nation.

Education:
Kicking Horse Job Corps offers the opportunity to earn your High School through its partnership with Two Eagle River High School or a GED through the State of Montana.

KHJCC also offers enhancement courses through Salish Kootenai College including; Information Technology, Parenting, Cultural Awareness, Health Education, Job Search Skills and Physical Education

Career Training:
Kicking Horse Job Corps students have the opportunity to train in several different areas. Students have both class training and on the job training where they work in a job like setting with supervision by a qualified instructor. KHJCC works closely with Salish Kootenai College instructors and this allows students to become certified with a Commercial Drivers License.

• Diesel Mechanics
• Carpentry
• Facilities Maintenance
• Business Technology
• Medical Assistant/ CNA
• Culinary Arts
• Forestry Technician
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Dental Assisting

Our programs are aligned with industry-based skill standards and nationally recognized certifications. We provide training in related areas to prepare you for multiple jobs along your career path. We partner with employers to offer you internships and hands-on experience.

Kicking Horse Job Corp Center Website will soon be available through the National Job Corp Center Sites.