Operation of the Exeter Job Corps Center with O/A and CTS

Adams and Associates, Inc. is being awarded a contract for the operation of the Exeter Job Corps Center (JCC) with Outreach and Admissions for students from the state of Rhode Island and Career Transition Services for all students enrolled in the Exeter Job Corps Center, regardless of where the student returns or relocates after separation from other Job Corps Centers. Job Corps is a national residential training and employment program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor to address the multiple barriers to employment faced by disadvantaged youth throughout the United States. Job Corps was originally established by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964; current authorization for the program is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, (WIOA), of 2014. Job Corps provides comprehensive career development services to students including academic, career technical, career success and independent living skills, career readiness training, and support services. The unique combination of services provided in Job Corps is intended to prepare youth to obtain and hold gainful employment, pursue further education or training, or satisfy entrance requirements for careers in the Armed Forces.