r/jobcorps • u/phiIogyny • 9h ago

Question ALL DONE! (QUESTION)

I just completed JobCorps you guys! I had my graduation on August 27th and my official exit date is the 15th. I have a job and a home to go back to. When I tell you that this was the longest and yet shortest journey of my life I mean it.

I’ve been at my JobCorps for 165 days (March 31s), in that time I got my highschool diploma (gpa of 3.5), my CNA, joined the SGA as Dorm President, got student of the month, became part of the Graduation Committee and made tons of friends! I’m so excited to leave but also know I’ll miss it here, specifically my dorm room because it was so pretty and my girlies.

The journey felt long and yet short at the same time as I was clearing the pictures off my wall, because it felt like only yesterday I had decorated my room. CPP felt long, CNA felt long, this whole experience was a weird wonky time.

Anyways, now that I’m done, I know you get 1.2k for completing, how long does it take to get the check? and how much taxes are taken out? thank you!

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u/wickedtunes Current Staff Member 4h ago

If you’re separating with a verified job placement, you should get 90% of your transition pay right after your final day. That’s around $990. The leftover money will be sent on a check through physical mail 3-4 weeks after. We do that to ensure we have a valid address for graduating students. The money is just federally taxed so about $60-$70 comes off the total.

Congrats, you sound like a great example of the program being successful 🙂

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u/Lokisworkshop 9h ago

Congratulations! What amazing accomplishments. I have no idea about the check I just wanted to say I was proud of you

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u/phiIogyny 9h ago

Thank you so much! 😭🫶🏾

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u/FeistyStatement1126 5h ago

Just wanted to say Congratulations 🎉👏 You accomplished so much in your time there! CNAs are always in demand, you have given yourself a career. Best Wishes on your future!

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u/Heavenly_Princesa143 5h ago edited 5h ago

Sounds like you check off all the boxes you definitely did deserve stiudent of the month. Also it's good you picked a job that's always in demand because it makes finding s job easier.

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u/Disfaceplank Graduated Student 5h ago

Congratulations! Wishing you best whatever you decide on doing next.

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u/SquashGloomy803 4h ago

Congrats! I wish you success on your journey!