in response to labor market demand. Incoming students who do not already hold a high school diploma or equivalency may attain one while at Job Corps. Job Corps also offers opportunities to attain college credits and hold partnerships with community colleges. Visit www.jobcorps.gov for the most current information on training programs. Locations There are a total of 121 Job Corps centers, including one in Washington, D.C. and two in Puerto Rico. There are six Regional Offices of Job Corps: Atlanta Region Boston Region Chicago Region Dallas Region Philadelphia Region San Francisco Region Evaluations In Program Year 2012, approximately 75 percent of Job Corps’ graduates were placed. Slightly more than 60 percent joined the workforce or enlisted in the military, while 13.5 percent of Job Corps’ graduates enrolled in education programs. Notable Job Corps Members Charles Bradley - American funk/soul/R&B singer, signed to Daptone Records George Foreman Mike Epps Joseph S. Murphy (1933-1998) - President of Queens College, President of Bennington College, and Chancellor of the City University of New York Christa Pike - Murderer of a fellow Job Corps Student References External links Great Society programs Government agencies established in 1964 Alternative education 1964 establishments in the United States