The US Dept. of Labor has a little-known job training program for low-income individuals.

It provides housing, meals, basic medical care and a living allowance...
Job training site: http://www.jobcorps.gov/Home.aspx
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After dropping out of high school, Andres enrolled in Job Corps. Inspired by his mother and grandmother who are both nurses, Andres chose Certified Nursing Assistant as his training area. He’s thankful for the training Job Corps has given him to pursue his dream of working in the medical field.
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