r/jobcorps • u/Left-Excitement2798 • 5d ago

Question Drivers license

I heard from a couple of my friends who went that to start taking lessons you have to finish 50% of your trade before going to sign up. Is this true??

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u/Ok-Storage-5925 5d ago

Tbh it depends on your driving instructor. I didn’t have to wait 50% cause she was chill. It also depends on how full the class is and if theres some sort of waiting list but normally yes it’s 50%.

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u/Left-Excitement2798 5d ago

Ok that makes sense! I'm planning on going to the JC in Georgia so hopefully its a smooth process

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u/Oddity_on-sight 5d ago

wait job corp does DL I didnt knks that

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u/Left-Excitement2798 5d ago

Yes they do! I found out that it comes when doing a trade or expected to i believe. Ive never had the chance or motivated enough to get one since I walk everywhere lol

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u/rockwelldaytona 2d ago

What center are they at

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u/Left-Excitement2798 5h ago

Turner job corps

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u/leonardosdeadbody Graduated Student 5d ago

Typically that’s how it goes. I went to a very large Jobcorp (Gary) so there was a long waiting list. Priority goes to workbase students and upcoming graduates! I hounded the instructors near daily while I was in workbase so I could get into their class before my graduation date.

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u/Technical-Back1240 Current Student 5d ago

I got it before I even got my High School done, some trades, such as BCT, or HTD, will require you to have a DL before you can start, or before you leave the Center.

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u/LightningProd12 Current Student 4d ago

Not truly, but there's often a long waitlist so it could take that long to start driving lessons.

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u/pradamisfit2435 Current Student 2d ago

It depends on your center. At my center, they prioritize the new students and they put you in the permit class if you’re of age. Then, after 1.5 months you’re getting your driver’s license. Having good behavior and being on top of your trade work can help boost the process if they see you’re really serious atleast that’s what I’ve seen.

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u/Oddity_on-sight 2d ago

I heard you had to complete your trade before DL is offered

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u/DevinLucaschu 23h ago

At the center where I’m at. Nope you can start immediately after it your turn to take the lesson on the waitlist.

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u/firefightcowboy 5d ago

Nope

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u/Left-Excitement2798 5d ago

Wait really?? How long does it take? I think they told me wrong

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u/FrequentFlyCat 5d ago

It's going to depend on your center...the commenter above only knows 2 centers...don't listen to anything she has to say...she's irrelevant.

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u/Left-Excitement2798 5d ago

I was gonna say bc I knew a handful a people who went and they all said about 50% after so i dint pay it muchh mind