Instructors, Former Students Call On Elected Officials To Save Cassadaga Job Corps Center

Schumer rallies for Upstate Job Corps centers

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday, June 11 demanded that the Trump administration stop its attempts to close Job Corps centers, including the one in Oneonta.

Abrupt end to Job Corps is far from the right choice

Sandra Bovee writes: Rather than shelving the entire program, let's take the time to investigate why the graduation rate is not better.

Instructors, Former Students Call On Elected Officials To Save Cassadaga Job Corps Center

Local unions, Job Corps Center instructors and former students are calling on local elected officials to save the Cassadaga Job Corps Center, and the Job Corps program nationwide. The group made th…

Job Corps is worth fighting for: op-ed from U.S. Rep Terri A. Sewell

Job Corps is the nation’s largest career technical training and educational program for low-income youth ages 16 through 24.

Montgomery leaders speak out against federal closure of Job Corps

Last month, the Trump Administration announced it would begin a phased shutdown of Job Corps operations nationwide, citing a low success rate and incidents of violence within the centers. Job Corps programs serve young, low-income people aged 18 to 24 with job training. While taking part in the program, participants are offered housing, meals, basic medical care and a living allowance on campus. On Wednesday, a U.S. judge issued a temporary rest…

From opportunity to abandonment—cruelty of ending the Job Corpsaa` - Nashville PRIDE, Inc.

Marc Morial blasts the Trump administration’s decision to dismantle Job Corps, a lifeline for vulnerable youth. The move is not only reckless—it’s a betrayal of American values. The post From opportunity to abandonment—cruelty of ending the Job Corpsaa` appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc..