IN BRIEF : Job Corps Looking for Women to Train

The Job Corps representative in Los Angeles County is targeting women to train for jobs. The Jobs Corps provides tuition-free training in 130 skills. Students can also receive high school equivalency diplomas, free medical and dental care, monthly spending allowances, savings accounts and job placement after graduation. This is a free program to qualified applicants. There are no loans to repay.

Students live in a dormitory setting complete with cafeterias, recreational facilities and medical care. Depending on the training choice, students can be away from home for six months or more.

To be eligible, applicants must be able to prove they come from a low-income household and must be between 16 and 24 years old.

Interviews are made by appointment only. Enrollment is open year-round. There is a waiting list so students wishing to start school in the fall should apply now. Call (213) 777-1185.