Exeter Job Corps Academy

Mission Statement

The three primary components of STARS are Speakers, Tutors and Mentors.

The national Speakers component is designed to provide students with the opportunity to hear and interact with individuals who provide motivating and inspiring messages to encourage students about their participation in Job Corps and their future careers. The local Speakers component is designed to bring local members of the community to Job Corps centers to speak to students about topics deemed appropriate or necessary for the student population. Both national and local speakers are selected based upon their ability to relate to and address the concerns of Job Corps students. Speakers are identified and selected because they have overcome life challenges and are able to relate their experiences and share their strategies for success with Job Corps students.

The goal of the Tutors component is to provide students with tutors who volunteer to assist students with academics, career technical training, and attainment of the Career Success Standards. Tutoring assistance is based on the individual needs of students.

The Mentors component aims to provide students with mentors who give encouragement and guidance to students to support them in their personal, educational and professional endeavors. The goal of the Mentors component is also to assist students with academics, career technical training and attainment of the Career Success Standards.