Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Potential Earnings Range:

  • $41,309- $65,146*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

X

Job Corps Centers

Are you interested in the medical field and passionate about helping others? Are you a team player, detail-oriented and have an open mindset? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse training program.

On the job, you will:

  • Provide basic medical care under the supervision of doctors and registered nurses
  • Perform medical care tasks, including changing bandages and inserting catheters
  • Monitor patient health
  • Discuss care with patients
  • Report on patient status and concern to doctors and nurses

The credentials you'll earn:

In the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license.

  • LVPN state certification
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

  • Individuals with their licensed practical/vocational nurse credentials often work with doctors and registered nurses in hospitals and physicians’ offices to perform important health care tasks. Licensed practical/vocational nurses are required to pass a state licensing exam in order to practice as a licensed practical/vocational nurse. On the job, this position requires integrity, dependability, attention to detail, concern for others and cooperation. Many individuals pursue further education, such as earning their registered nurse credentials or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests

  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?
Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

Program Details

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Job Corps Training Locations

Los Angeles Job Corps Center

Program Details

Website: https://losangeles.jobcorps.gov/
Location:

Los Angeles, California

Availability:

30 slots

Application Information

Contact:

Jeanette Bernabe

Email: mailto:bernabe.jeanette@jobcorps.org
Phone number: tel:(213) 741-5382
Application link: https://jcadvancedtraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LVN-Application-Update-2025.pdf

Arecibo Job Corps Center

Program Details

Website: https://arecibo.jobcorps.gov/
Location:

Garrochales, PR

Availability:

30

Email:
Phone number:

Ramey Job Corps Center

Program Details

Website: https://ramey.jobcorps.gov/
Location:

Aguadilla, PR

Availability:

30

Email:
Phone number:

Real Stories

Don’t just take our word for it. Check out these stories from real Job Corps students who have trained in this advanced training program.

Evelyn

Blue Ridge Job Corps Center

Evelyn wanted to continue her Job Corps training and education, so she attended Blue Ridge Job Corps Center to help advance her education in licensed practical nursing. “I remember gazing around the classroom and realizing I was surrounded by women who all wanted a better life just as much as I did,” Evelyn said. While enrolled at Blue Ridge Job Corps, Evelyn took full advantage of the work-study program, working at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Va., to gain experience and learn additional skills. After graduating from Blue Ridge Job Corps Center, she accepted a job at Brookdale Senior Living as a licensed practical nurse.