The Suffolk Workforce Development Center will host a Job Corps Information Session at 9 a.m. March 24.

Suffolk and Franklin residents, ages 16 to 24, are welcome to attend the free session, which will cover a variety of professions, including automotive technology, CNA/LPN, culinary, arts, electrician, health careers, landscaping, office administration, painting, pharmacy tech, plumbing, welding, security and more.

Men are asked to wear button-up or polo shirts, along with slacks, belts and shoes. Women are asked to wear dresses, skirts or slacks, along with blouses and shoes. Attendees should not wear jeans, sneakers, or shorts.

This is the first step in the admissions process for students interested in learning more about the Job Corps program.

Job Corps is the nation’s largest career technical training and education program for students ages 16 to 24. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps provides low-income men and women with an opportunity to gain the experience they need to begin a career or advance to higher education at no cost to the student.

The Suffolk Workforce Development Center is located at 157 North Main St., second floor. For more information, contact the center at 514-7730.