Section 670.400 - 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;(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 sec. 101(4); or(2) Is a school dropout; or(3) Is homeless, or a runaway, or a foster child; 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; and(d) Meets the requirements of § 670.420 , if applicable.