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Green Jobs Training
Job Corps is committed to the development of green job training and preparing students like you for successful careers in the green economy. All students who enter the Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive and Machine Repair, or Construction training areas will develop specific knowledge and skills related to green technology and industry practices.
If you choose to train in one or more of these industries, you will receive the latest training available to prepare you for this growing industry. The green workforce is here to stay, and qualified green workers will continue to be in demand for many years to come.
Look for the label GREEN JOB below.
Jacksonville Job Corps Center
career vocational training
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Construction
Carpentry
Earning potential: $42,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
Carpenters build things like wood buildings, floor systems, roof framing, walls, ceiling, windows, and molding. Responsibility for following blueprints is expected as well.
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Healthcare
Clinical Medical Assistant
Earning potential: $31,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
Medical assistants perform a variety of duties to assist healthcare professionals including scheduling appointments, taking vital signs, succinctly conveying ideas and information to patients. People who work in this field should be good listeners, be able to handle stress, and excel at thinking clearly on the fly.
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Information Technology
Computer Technician
Earning potential: $37,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
Computer technicians install, maintain and repair computers and networks. They also set up computer security measures, configure computer networks, and offer technical support on-site or via phone or email.
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Construction
Electrical
Earning potential: $31,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
Electricians install and maintain wiring and lighting systems, inspect electrical components, and identify and repair a variety of electrical problems.
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Construction
Facility Maintenance
Earning potential: $35,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
Facilities maintenance workers perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure building systems operate efficiently.
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Construction
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Earning potential: $43,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
HVAC professionals make buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter. They control temperature, humidity and use a wide array tools to keep systems working optimally.
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Transportation
Material and Distribution Operations
Earning potential: $25,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
Materials handlers oversee the process of taking materials from one location to another as well as extracting and loading the materials to be transported.
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Healthcare
Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide
Earning potential: $26,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
Home health aides are non-licensed members of the home care team that assist patients who wish to receive care in the comfort of their own home with daily living.
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Finance and Business
Office Administration
Earning potential: $34,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
Office administrators perform daily duties that include financial planning, record keeping, billing, personnel, inventory, and logistics, within a business.
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Healthcare
Pharmacy Technician
Earning potential: $30,000 per year
Length of training: 8-12 months
Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician will measure, mix, count out, label, and prepare medications. They also often interact with patients and answer their questions.
Learn MoreKeep in mind that details will vary depending on your specific background, goals, and interests.
A Job Corps recruiter can help you get all the answers you need.
Off-site career vocational training
Is available in the following career areas
ADVANCED CAREER VOCATIONAL TRAINING
IS ALSO AVAILABLE. SEE DETAINS ON THE CONNECT PAGE.
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