Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center

Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center is a federally funded training facility located in Prestonburg, Kentucky. Job Corps centers are administered by the U.S. Department of Labor and provide no-cost career and technical education to eligible young adults, typically between the ages of 16 and 24. Specific IPEDS enrollment and completion data for this center are not available in the current dataset.

Job Corps centers generally offer training in a range of vocational trades, which may include construction, healthcare support, automotive technology, culinary arts, and information technology. Credentials awarded typically include certificates of completion and industry-recognized certifications. Students interested in specific program offerings at this center should contact Carl D. Perkins Job Corps directly.

Prestonburg is located in Floyd County in eastern Kentucky, a region that has historically benefited from workforce development programs. The Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center serves as a critical resource for young adults in Appalachian Kentucky seeking hands-on trade training and career readiness skills.