r/jobcorps

When are we gonna talk about how intense the CMA Job Corps program is? 😭 People really don’t realize how much work goes into it. You have to complete two textbooks. The first is Medical Terminology, which helps you learn medical words, prefixes, suffixes, and how to break down terms. The second book covers the actual CMA material, including anatomy, clinical skills, administrative procedures, pharmacology, and more.

On top of that, the program is very assignment- and book-heavy. Depending on the chapter, you’ll have assignments, quizzes, SmartBook activities, virtual labs, EHR assignments, Google Classroom work, and a test.

It also feels like they have you learn a ton of information that many MAs won’t even use every day. I understand why they want us to have a strong foundation, but sometimes it feels like overkill. I appreciate the free education, but sometimes the amount of work can feel overwhelming.

On top of everything else, you still have to complete a 6-week externship and pass your CCMA exam. I came into the program thinking it wouldn’t take more than a year, but now that I’m in it, I’m realizing it’s realistically more like a 1½- to 2-year program to finish. Sometimes I feel like I would’ve been better off going to a 9-month accelerated MA program instead.

A huge tragedy happened in my life recently, a family passing. I’ve been in JC for a year. I’ve only gotten one certificate. Went to advanced and currently am in it. I have to stay a whole year in order to complete. I want to but i feel really hopeless. And every time i call a union they tell me they’re not taking anyone or their full. My instructor suggested i join a union but i told them they’re full and he tells me to relocate. The thing is, i wanna stay to get my certifications. But at the same time, i feel really sad and just wanna be around my close family. But the thing is i have absolutely nothing. No car. No savings. All i have is $100 in the bank. I do Uber Eats with borrowed cars when i can. I don’t wanna leave JC empty handed but at the same time i feel like it’s a waste of time. Any suggestions on what i can do? I know my family needs to me with them. I feel like i need to be with them but i dont wanna move in without a car and job. Cause then id be just stuck there. I dont wanna be stuck. And i moved across the country basically from where im originally from just to attend jc.

Put in my app with all requirements have yet to get the interview Dallas area

As someone who has been to JobCorps, served in the military, completed university, and now in my dream career I can tell you that ALL of these environments had/have their issues. Unfortunately none of these places and institutions are perfect, why? Because people aren’t perfect. I’ve witnessed deaths, sexual assault, violence, substance abuse, racism, discrimination, fill in the blank, at every SINGLE ONE.

I’m not condoning it, or saying it’s ok. I’m not even saying you should stay in any of these if you are experiencing what I listed. I’m simply acknowledging that there will never be a perfect situation and constantly quitting one in hopes that the next will be perfect is delusional.

I want the young people in this forum to understand that ironing out your path in life will be difficult, whatever you choose. That your support system, faith, work ethic and morals are what get you through these trials. But you WILL have them. They will happen. You can’t let them discourage you and stop you from accomplishing your goals. You got this.

As the title says Im no recruiter or nothing but the military has 10x more jobs then jobcorps, you gain deeper bonds with people being there, learn alot, travel, wayyy better mental health in the terms of comparing it to job corps. Being isolated from society and seeing the same faces every single day until the weekend IF you leave. Gives you real discipline, real-real world skills unlike jobcorps making you belive they teach you shit but they dont teach you nothing.

Being at jobcorps really does bring your mental health go down, not once have I seen anyone truly grow and better themselves as a person being there, and ive been to job corps 2 separate times in 2 different centers. Its all the same bs they make you belive you NEED them, that they're the way and all that stuff, im making this post cuz i seen someone make a post earlier on their mental health declining. Unless your at jobcorps cuz you TRULY want to be there, and are one of those "weird kids"😂 no offense to anyone then do it, but the military would be a wayyyy better alternative then this.

But yeah not trying to make this post too long, just recommending it, if your planning to go to job corps or are in it, reallyy consider the military, your already gonna be gone from home for basicaly weeks at a time being there so minus well enlist and go full out and start your new chapter.

So I have been hearing some thing’s about Potomac job corp in Washington DC I have been to the campus and seen the programs and whatnot but I have been hearing a lot of not so great things like people being jumped, assaulted by staff & scholars, weapons and drugs are prohibited and I still hear about that being no issue for the scholars im not going to sit here and say I haven’t heard good things either but I would like to know what I’m dealing with when I get there: if anybody goes there or been there I would appreciate hearing your stories

At the federal Job Corps, something strange is going on with the computer system. I have been having trouble and completely lost access. Some of the higher-ranking personnel with a lot of experience tried to get me back into CIS and my Job Corps email using my personal cell phone as an authenticator. This is the standard method the Forest Service Job Corps uses for authentication. I have heard there are easier and better ways to do this, but they are expensive, which is probably why the Forest Service Job Corps continues to use this current method.

It is just really strange. My supervisor worked on it for an entire day, and we still were not sure if I would have access when I come in on Monday morning. I hear rumors that I am not the only one who cannot get online. I just don't know anymore. I feel like I am somehow at fault, but when I think about it, the only place I ever experience problems like this is at Job Corps. I wanted to get this documented. Something is definitely going on with the system.

So basically I am going to jobcorp(Washington dc) in about a week and a half and I am a marijuana user. I know they drug test you and I haven’t smoked since yesterday but Ik the weed is still goin to be in my system
my question is what is the exact test they use? Because I really don’t want to mess up this opportunity for myself just because I have a habit of smoking a few

There's so much drama here, so many strict rules (I can't dermaplane, have OTC supplements without doctor approval, can't leave without permission, etc), staff is a hit or miss (I asked, NOT EVEN TOOK THE BOTTLE OUT OF THE BAG BTW, about when I could take my ANTIBIOTIC and the front desk lady literally yelled at me as if I was a drug addict), drama everywhere (and I hated highschool), etc. I want to get into the medical field, but this environment just isn't it. I'm probably going to start having panic attacks soon due to my anxiety of not being welcomed. I'll probably fail the math tabe here so there goes my early-ish (6 months) estimated release date, not including advanced training in a separate center. I haven't even been here for 3 weeks.

For example, I’m from Texas.
I have a high school diploma.
I’m 22 years old and I am mom.
I had to leave college because of a high-risk pregnancy and lost my financial aid.
want career training, especially in healthcare, so I can support my son.
In college, I was majoring in biology
I haven’t worked since 2025 due to the fact, I had a high risk pregnancy and I’ve been struggling to find a job . Do you guys think I could qualify to join jobs corps?

Im 19F, The first time I heard about Job Corps was during its shutdown; it's back up, and I'm preparing to go to my interview. I've personally heard a lot of mixed opinions and experiences. My only worry is the quality of the job programs offered and regarding mental health medication. I'm on two separate prescriptions, one being a mood stabilizer and an antidepressant. I've heard accounts that getting the necessary medicine for whatever your needs are can be difficult. I want to know more about that process and what to expect because I recognize that every situation and location is different, and admissions might not fully prepare you for what the experience you receive will be. This is personally very important to me because I genuinely have to be on these medications for my health and wellbeing.

Another question I have is about the quality of the trades programs. Post-Job Corps, do employers discriminate based on where exactly you got your certifications, and if being certified at Job Corps can affect the hiring process? Also, is there anywhere I can see the long-term annual salary outcome for those certified at Job Corps besides on the Job Corps website? (I know that websites typically try to paint themselves in the best light without telling the whole truth).

One final question I have is about the environment. I understand it won't be a walk in the park or a summer camp, and I'm not afraid of any physical violence because I am quite big for a girl (5'7 and 140). But I am sensitive in certain ways regarding bullying and other things like that; I just want to be fully prepared and know what to expect beyond the promotional videos.

Also, a personal and kinda stupid question I have is: do they have libraries or anywhere I can read? I rlly love to read. Also, do they have gyms? I love to work out too. Not trying to be pretentious or overly afraid Im just a bit nervous. I havent stayed at a place other than my home for maybe more than two days at a time so.

I have two documents for accommodations from my pysc. My case manger wouldn't take them and I asked who I should and she wouldn't answer me.

My stuff is mental health related so I was going to give it to the pysc.

But I spent a while just sitting back and observing a lot of peers on campus and it seems like they’re just here for no reason. More or so it seems like they were forced to be here more than want a second chance or an opportunity. When it’s class most of the students are glued to their phones and give the vibe they don’t wanna be here and sometimes they brag they can leave when they want to “but stay because of their girlfriend/boyfriend” I feel a certain type of way because others can take their space that actually want future

I recently got a new roommate here and since he got here he’s just been leaving the room a mess and now he’s smoking weed in the bathroom and I don’t want to be associated with that. My room scores have been going from 12/12 or 11/12 to like 7 since he got here and I wanted to know if I told an RA or someone would they actually do anything

I’m biking now, but i was driving without insurance. Long story short: got pulled over, car searched, and just ticketed to appear in virtual court for insurance. I honestly skipped the virtual meeting and now i’m wondering if this counts as an open case… which prohibits me from enrolling.

Anyone has stories involving open cases?

(btw not a criminal AT ALL… just broke)

Hey im trans ftm on T, none of my documents have changed as I just started transitioning 7 months ago. I dont necessarily pass and I honestly dont care who I get roomed with male or female im just curious.

Im curious on the living situations and if they would provide me with T, I currently have a free clinic i go to where I just pay for medicine so I can still be prescribed outside of JC.

HR just sent me my orientation packet. I accepted the job as Outreach/Admissions in the Wichita Falls, TX area. Is there anything I should worry about or expect? How hard is the Outreach?