Through HBI’s long-standing partnership with Job Corps, eligible young adults ages 16–24 can access hands-on construction training at no cost — while employers gain a pipeline of motivated, credentialed graduates ready to enter the skilled trades.
Across the country, employers need skilled, dependable workers — and many young adults need a practical path to a stable career. HBI Job Corps helps connect those needs through hands-on construction training for eligible young adults ages 16–24 and a growing pipeline of motivated, credentialed graduates for employers.
Through HBI’s long-standing partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program, students can train at no cost, earn industry-recognized credentials, and receive support moving into employment, apprenticeships, or continued training.
What HBI Job Corps Offers
Job Corps is the nation’s largest free education and career training program for eligible young adults ages 16 to 24. As a training provider at select Job Corps locations, HBI prepares students for residential construction careers through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, safety education, career readiness, and employer-informed skills development.
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*Note: The Home Builders Institute does not manage Job Corps locations; we are a training provider for select Job Corps locations.
Career Training That Leads to Opportunity
Students learn by doing — gaining practical experience in trades such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, building construction technology, landscaping, and solar installation. Programs vary by location, and most students complete training in about one year.
Along the way, students build technical skills, jobsite safety knowledge, professionalism, confidence, and credentials that help prepare them for employment, apprenticeships, or continued training.
“For more than five decades, HBI and Job Corps have helped young people turn opportunity into a career. We’re not simply teaching students how to use tools – we’re giving them the skills, credentials and confidence to build a future for themselves and their families. The skilled trades can open the door to a lifetime of opportunity, and our job is to help more young people walk through it.”
– Ed Brady, President and CEO, Home Builders Institute
Why Employers Should Consider Hiring HBI Job Corps Graduates
For builders, contractors, remodelers, and specialty trade employers, HBI Job Corps graduates offer a valuable source of motivated, entry-level talent. Students receive hands-on training designed around real construction industry needs, including safety, technical skills, professionalism, and career readiness.
Hiring HBI Job Corps graduates can help employers strengthen their workforce pipeline while giving young adults a meaningful opportunity to begin a career in the skilled trades.
Know Someone Who Could Benefit?
HBI Job Corps may be a strong fit for eligible young adults ages 16–24 who enjoy hands-on learning, need a fresh start, or want a practical path into a career.
Parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, neighbors, mentors, workforce partners, and community organizations can all help connect young people to this opportunity.
A Life-Changing Opportunity
At 16, Isaac Valencia arrived at Angell Job Corps needing 23 credits to graduate and unsure of what his future would hold.
“I found out I could get my diploma and a trade, and I decided I wanted better for my life.”
And he went after it. Through HBI’s Plumbing program, Isaac found direction, developed his skills and earned both his high school diploma and HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate.
Now, Isaac is preparing for his next chapter. In May, he will begin serving in the U.S. Army, training as a welder and building toward his long-term goal of becoming a pipefitter.
From a teenager who once thought he might never graduate to a skilled trades graduate ready to serve his country, Isaac didn’t just change his plans. He changed the direction of his life.
Read more Student Success Stories: Our Students, Their Stories
FAQs about HBI Job Corps
Is HBI Job Corps Right for You?
HBI Job Corps may be an excellent fit for someone who is between 16 and 24, interested in hands-on learning, motivated to build a better future, and ready to gain skills and credentials for a career in construction.
Is HBI Job Corps really free?
Yes. Eligible Job Corps students receive career training, education, housing (at participating centers), meals, career services, and support at no cost.
How long does HBI training take?
Most HBI Job Corps construction programs can be completed in approximately one year.
What careers can I pursue after graduation?
Graduates may enter careers in residential construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, solar, remodeling, and related skilled trades. Many also continue into apprenticeships or union careers.
How can employers connect with HBI Job Corps graduates?
HBI works to help graduates transition into employment, apprenticeships, and continued training opportunities. Employers interested in hiring or supporting HBI-trained talent can connect with HBI to learn more about available pathways.
Connect with us about hiring HBI graduates across all programs: https://hbi.org/recruit/
Build Your Future — or Build Your Workforce
HBI Job Corps connects young adults ready to build a career with employers looking for motivated, trained, entry-level talent.
If you are an eligible young adult ages 16–24, HBI Job Corps can help you gain hands-on skills, earn credentials, and prepare for a career in construction. If you are a family member, teacher, counselor, mentor, or community partner, share this opportunity with someone who may be ready for a new path.
Employers interested in building their workforce can also connect with HBI to learn more about hiring HBI-trained graduates.
Learn more about HBI Job Corps and how to get started. Job Corps – HBI
