On May 29, the US Department of Labor announced the phased shutdown of Job Corps, which provides free education and job training for young adults aged 16 to 24. The closure affects around 100 campuses, severing vital career pathways and housing for low-income youth, many of whom are already facing homelessness. Despite claims regarding cost-effectiveness and graduation rates, advocates argue that Job Corps is comparable to community college programs. Following the announcement, the National Job Corps Association has filed a lawsuit to prevent the program's termination, insisting it serves a crucial role in the community.
"One of my proudest professional moments to date is a framed GED presented to me from one of my [Job Corps] students with tears in his eyes who thought he would never achieve it."
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