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CFR	Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor

Title 20

Employees' Benefits

Chapter V

Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor

Part 670

The Job Corps Under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act

Subpart D

Recruitment, Eligibility, Screening, Selection and Assignment, and Enrollment

• Section Number: 670.400
• Section Name: Who is eligible to participate in the Job Corps program?

    To be eligible to participate in the Job Corps, an individual must 

be:

    (a) At least 16 and not more than 24 years of age at the time of 

enrollment, except

    (1) There is no upper age limit for an otherwise eligible 

individual with a disability; and

    (2) Not more than 20% of individuals enrolled nationwide may be 

individuals who are aged 22 to 24 years old;

    (b) A low-income individual; and

    (c) An individual who is facing one or more of the following 

barriers to education and employment:

    (1) Is basic skills deficient, as defined in WIA section 101(4); or

    (2) Is a school dropout; or

    (3) Is homeless, or a runaway, or a foster child; or

    (4) Is a parent; or

    (5) Requires additional education, vocational training, or 

intensive counseling and related assistance in order to participate 

successfully in regular schoolwork or to secure and hold meaningful 

employment.

    (d) Meets the requirements of Sec. 670.420, if applicable.