Job Corps Programs
If you are ready to LEARN, TRAIN, and WORK, then Job Corps is ready for you!
At a Glance
Palm Beach State College has received a more than $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide job skills training and employment counseling for Job Corps-eligible youth and adults ages 18 to 24 years old.
Through its Jobs Corp Scholars Program, Palm Beach State will serve 80 low-income students throughout Palm Beach County with a focus on those from Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Belle Glade and Pahokee who face barriers to training and employment.
- The programs can be completed in one year at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
- Participants will receive individualized academic and career advising, as well as other support to ensure their success.
- Each participant will receive up to $14,836.25 that the grant will allocate to qualified participants. Zero cost to participants.
Note: Job Corps is currently open to students who reside in the following ZIP codes:
33401, 33406, 33403, 33407, 33415, 33404, 33460, 33461, 33462, 33435, 33444, 33430, 33476
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, or other person authorized to work in the United States of America.
- Ages 18-24
- Qualify as low income
- Male applicants 18 and older must register with Selective Service
- Show a need for basic skills development or need further education or training to become employable
- Be willing to participate in group activities and follow all student conduct policies at Palm Beach State College
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Programs
Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation
Trade and industrial careers offer much more than you may think. Now more than ever, people with special skills and technical training are in strong demand. Fast-growing industries need workers who can keep pace with rapid changes. Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities are essential, not to mention technology skills.
Learn from professionals with many years of experience and a commitment to your success. Excel in small classes with significant one-on-one attention.
The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair CCP program will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain employment as an entry-level technician in the automotive industry. This program provides instruction in the general maintenance and light repair areas of automobile specialization.
The Diesel Maintenance Technician CCP program will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain employment as an entry-level technician in the diesel industry. This program provides instruction in the inspection, maintenance and minor repairs area of medium heavy-duty vehicles.
The Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) CCP program course content includes broad, transferable skills, and stresses the understanding of all aspects of the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The curriculum emphasizes operational functions of systems, along with troubleshooting and repair of systems. The underlying principles of technology, labor issues, health, safety and environmental issues are also covered.
Shop or laboratory activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures and in the care of tools, equipment, materials and processes found in the industry.
The Heavy Equipment Service Technician CCP program is designed to prepare the student for employment as bus, truck and diesel engine mechanics, diesel mechanics helpers, mobile heavy equipment mechanics, construction equipment mechanics, and industrial truck mechanics.
Low voltage technicians specialize in the low voltage electronic systems that keep homes and commercial buildings safe, energy efficient and easy to manage. These systems have become so advanced that it is possible to control building access, security devices, thermostats, lights, entertainment and more via a smartphone, tablet, touchscreen or computer.
In the Low Voltage Technician CCP program, students learn to install, configure, integrate and repair all types of low voltage systems used by residential customers and businesses.
The Marine Service Technology CCP program will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain employment in the marine industry. This program provides instruction in the broad area of inboard and outboard boat repairs and general maintenance specialization.
This Certified Production Technician (CPT) manufacturing industry certification provides a foundational understanding of the technologies that influence manufacturing production processes and quality control, including additive (3D) manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and data analytics.
The CPT certification includes four modules: Safety, Quality Practices and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes and Production, and Maintenance Awareness. It will prepare students to take the four CPT exams.
The world would not function as it does today without electricity. Choosing a career as an electrician will provide you with a skill you can take anywhere and be successful. A long-term electrician career requires strong problem-solving skills as well as manual dexterity and the ability to work in different environments. The student will have opportunity to gain all the skills required to become an entry-level electrician in the areas of residential and commercial applications.
This course is designed to train students to operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants safely and effectively. You will be trained in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures.
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 are the prerequisite courses for taking the State's Class "C" Wastewater Treatment License Exam.
This course is designed to prepare students to pass the Florida Department of Environmental Protection test and become a water distribution operator. The level 3 operator license qualifies the operator to serve the distribution system connected to a Class A, B, or C water treatment plant serving at least 1,000 persons and less than 10,000.
This class covers storage facilities, distribution system facilities, distribution system operation and maintenance, distribution system mathematics, disinfection, and safety.
In this course, students will learn to operate and maintain drinking water plants safely and effectively. Information is presented on drinking water regulations, fluoridation, instrumentation, and advanced lab procedures. Administrative procedures for dealing with budgeting, setting rates, recordkeeping, personnel administration, public relations, and emergency planning are also covered in this course.
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 are prerequisite courses for taking the State's Class "C" Water Treatment License Exam.
The Welding Technology CCP program prepares the student for entry-level employment in a variety of occupations in the welding industry. The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, human relations, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, reading blueprints, identifying metals and basic shop skills.
Shop activities provide instruction in the various processes and fabrication skills, including torch cutting, arc welding, MIG welding, flux core welding, TIG welding, pipe welding, certification test preparation, use of current industry standards, practices and techniques.
Public Safety
Quality of life is measured by many things, but none is more important than public safety. Every minute of every day, communities depend on paramedics, EMTs, police and correctional officers, 911 dispatchers and other public safety professionals. What would we do without these heroes?
Excellent public safety training goes beyond lectures and gives students experiences that mirror what they’ll encounter on the job. Through PBSC's partnerships with local and state public safety agencies and medical centers, students get many opportunities to observe and interact with professionals in the field.
Corrections Officer CCP
The Corrections Basic Recruit Training program prepares students as entry level correctional officers in the state of Florida. Practical skills and simulated activities complement the classroom instruction. This program provides eligibility for certification as a Florida Corrections Officer which, upon certification, allows the graduate to be employed anywhere in the State of Florida as a corrections officer.
Law Enforcement Officer CCP
The Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training prepares students as entry-level law enforcement officers in the State of Florida. Practical skills and simulated activities complement the classroom instruction. The Law Enforcement Officer Program provides eligibility for certification as a Florida law enforcement officer.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) CCC program is designed to prepare the student for the Florida State Board Examination for Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. EMT-Bs serve as a link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-Bs. This includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other emergency services agency.
Classroom study and clinical work equip the student with the skills in patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), oxygen therapy, shock prevention, bandaging, splinting, spinal immobilization and vehicle extrication that are necessary for a career in out-of-hospital emergency medicine.
This program combines both EMT and Firefighter curriculum into a single program of study. Students first complete the Emergency Medical Technician program, then continue directly into the Firefighter program. This program meets all curriculum requirements to prepare the student for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician assessment exam EMT-Basic, and for the State Firefighter certification exam.
Course content for the Public Safety Telecommunications CCP program includes standard telecommunication operating procedures for police, fire and emergency medical services. This course is the certification course for all Public Safety Telecommunicators.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Computer Science and Information Technology programs are part of Palm Beach State’s STEM Career Pathway, designed to help students succeed in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. PBSC’s certificate programs target high-growth areas in the technology sector and prepare you with the knowledge and skills needed by all types of businesses and organizations. Computer programming knowledge is an asset, if not a necessity, in many IT careers, such as database administration. Networking professionals also play a critical role by keeping computers and people connected.
The Computer Programming Specialist CCC program prepares students to analyze business situations and to design, develop and write computer programs. Individuals learn to store, locate and retrieve specific documents, data and information, analyze problems using logic/analysis tools, and write code in several computer languages. They also learn how to test, monitor, debug, document and maintain computer programs.
Course content includes computer programming concepts and programming languages.
The Network Security CCC program helps students develop proficiency in programming, network design and operations, cybersecurity, ethical hacking and penetration testing. These key competencies will help them land an entry-level position in network security.
The Network Server Administration CCC program prepares individuals to plan, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and manage computer networks in a LAN/WAN environment.
Course content includes computer hardware concepts, networking terminology, Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory implementation and administration, Linux implementation and administration, and network security. These courses cover competencies for several certifications: A+, Network+, MCP and MCSA.
The Network Support Technician CCC program helps students learn to maintain the hardware and software of computer network systems and gain competencies for A+ and network+ certifications.
Health Sciences
Take the first step on the nursing or health care career ladder through a Health Science program. Develop essential knowledge and skills in Palm Beach State’s extensive health science facilities. Be prepared and eligible to pursue professional credentials and licensing.
The Patient Care Assistant CCP program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant. Students can begin their health careers by enrolling in the Patient Care Assistant program. This is the first step on the nursing or health care career ladder.
The curriculum integrates classroom with clinical performance. Course content includes basic concepts in health science, nursing assistant, home health aide and patient care assisting.
Students enrolled in the Phlebotomy class will gain the knowledge and laboratory skills to perform a variety of blood collection methods and techniques required to become a Phlebotomist.
Classroom and skills laboratory instruction will also include a basic review of concepts related to anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control, handling, and storage. Upon completion of this course participants will be prepared to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification and earn the CPT credential.
The Practical Nursing CCP program prepares graduates for employment as licensed practical nurses. The program includes but is not limited to theoretical instruction and clinical experience in: medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology and medication administration, geriatric and long term care nursing, and obstetrical and pediatric nursing.
Contact Us
Carla Davidson
Personal and Career Counselor – Lake Worth
Email: davidsoc@palmbeachstate.edu
Phone: 561-868-3777
Serette Cherestal
Personal and Career Counselor – Belle Glade
Email: cherests@palmbeachstate.edu
Phone: 561-993-1175
Madge Moodie-Titre
Employment Counselor - Lake Worth
Email: moodietm@palmbeachstate.edu
Phone: 561-868-4237
Mikayel Ishmael, MSHS
Program Director
Email: ishmaelm@palmbeachstate.edu
Phone: 561-868-3557
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