Become Workforce-Ready with Job Scholars Program

Prepare to build a promising career with an in-demand occupation with the Job Scholars training grant program.

Job Scholars

Information Sessions

Morgan County Center, 109 War Memorial Drive Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

  • January 5, 2023

Technology Center, 5550 Winchester Ave Martinsburg, WV 25405

  • January 12, 2023

Register To Attend
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Questions about sessions? Contact:
Joseph Holliday
JHOLLIDA@blueridgectc.edu

Job Scholars Newsletters

Spring/Summer 2023

Fall 2021

What Is Job Scholars?

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Job Scholars is a non-residential career training grant program authorized through the Job Corps US Department of Labor. This program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 train for meaningful careers and obtain employment. Job Scholars graduates either enter the workforce, an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.

Job Scholars Offers:

  • Tuition-Free Training Opportunities
  • Meal and Transportation Assistance
  • Hands-On Training with On-the-Job Experience
  • Employment Counseling
  • Apprenticeship/Employment Program (upon training completion)

Who Is Eligible? Blue Ridge Job Scholars Admission Criteria:

    • U.S. citizen/legal resident/deferred action status
    • Age (16-24); upper limit waived for those with disabilities
    • Low income
    • Barriers to education and employment
    • Selective Service Registration completed
    • Educational and training needs can best be met by the Job Corps Program
    • Group participation. Applicant must be able to participate successfully in group situations and activities:
      • The applicant must be unlikely to interfere with another student’s participation
      • Maintenance of sound discipline and positive center culture
      • The applicant must be unlikely to impede satisfactory relationships between the Job Corps Center and the community
    • Understanding and agreeing to comply with the rules
    • No disqualifying convictions (murder, child abuse, rape)
    • No court Involvement and/or agency supervision (eligible only if the court or appropriate agency certifies in writing its approval of the applicant’s release from supervision and that the release does not violate applicable laws or regulations)
    • Child care arrangements in place (applicants with primary custodial care must have suitable child care arrangements for the proposed enrollment)
    • Authorization for use and disclosure of health information (form must be signed by applicant or parent/legal guardian)
    • Parental consent (when the applicant is an unemancipated minor)

Available Training

    • Agriculture Technician Skill Set Certificate Program
    • Advanced Manufacturing Machine Operator
    • Advance Manufacturing Robotics Technician
    • Water/Water Operator
    • Introduction to HVAC
    • Computer Applications Skill Set Certificate
    • Early Childcare Professional Skillset Certificate
    • Cybersecurity Skill Set Certificate Program
    • Information Technology Skill Set Certificate
    • Youth Recovery & Life Coach Certificate Program
    • Front Office Professional Certificate Program Morgan County
    • Front Office Professional Certificate Program Martinsburg
    • UAS/GIS Technician/ Mapping Technician and UAS Photographer
    • Electrical Distribution Line Installer and Repair Tech
    • Addictions Worker/ Assistant Substance Abuse Worker Assistant
    • Pharmacy Technician
    • Phlebotomy/ Phlebotomists
    • Animal Care Assistant /Groomer Animal Care and Service Workers
    • Welding Technician (certified and uncertified)
    • Culinary Cooks, Beverage and Food Serving, Prep Cooks
    • Manufacturing Technicians/ Machine Operators Evenings
    • Machine Technicians, and Robotics Technicians Metal
    • Plastic Machine Workers
    • Quality Assurance –Water/Waste Water Technician
    • Water/Waste Water Technicians
    • Medical Billing and Coding Medical Billing and Coding
    • Dental Assistant
    • Computer Support Specialist (IT Help Desk and Computer Support)

How Do I Begin Training?

For training in Advanced Manufacturing Technician, Agricultural Technician Certification, HVAC Technician or Quality Assurance Technician, UAS/GIS Technician, Animal Care, Culinary Certificate Contact:
Contact Lisa Osborn
304.260.4380 ext 3443
losborn@blueridgectc.edu

For training in Computer Application Specialist, Early Childhood Specialist, Cyber Security, Information Technology or Recovery Coach Academy, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant Contact:

304.260.4380 ext. 2124

Job Scholars Application

Job Scholars Referral Form

This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, the accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.
The total cost of the Job Scholars program is $1,394,900. $1,186,900.00 (85 %) is funded through the U.S. Department of Labor. The other $208,00 (15%) is funded through non-federal resources.
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