One of the biggest impediments for job seekers in today’s competitive market is the lack of sufficient educational and academic credentials, particularly a high school diploma. This can be especially difficult for those who come from low-income families.

1. By Todd Skocki

2. One of the biggest impediments for job
seekers in today’s competitive market is the
lack of sufficient educational and academic
credentials, particularly a high school
diploma. This can be especially difficult for
those who come from low-income families.

3. Fortunately, an educational solution such as
JobCorps is specifically designed for youth with
economic challenges. JobCorps offers these
students the opportunity to receive free tutoring
to assist them in earning their General
Educational Development diplomas and in
passing the Adult Basic Education test. Students
are provided supplementary education in 24
areas, including reading, math, science, and
writing. Additional academic support is provided
for students who are enrolled in online high
school courses.

4. This extra training is invaluable for at-risk
students who may fall through the cracks in
the public education system. It benefits not
only the students, but also society as a whole.

5. Todd Skocki is currently a Corporate
Programs Manager working directly with the
implementation of educational programs
within the Job Corps community.