Former student for plumbing 11 years ago. Going he...

Former student for plumbing 11 years ago. Going here has its benefits but has its downfalls as well. Let me get this out, once you graduate, you'll receive tokens; tools from your trade & a severance pay ($700.00+). They will also pay you around $20.00 & a letter asking about your update until you've found a job & end the pay. If you are unemployed too long, they'll stop paying anyway. Job corps may help some learn to be on their own but it was like a prison/military there. Of course there are activities such as parties, sport games, & a gymnasium. One of the issues there is lot of mentality unstable and gang related people there. The friends I once had, moved on, opportunities to find a job related to your trade will be scarce unless you know someone, otherwise slim to none. I recommend anyone who go to continue education because you'll waste your time applying for jobs using Gary job corps as a reference.