The U.S. Department of Labor has announced it will start a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide.
Operations at all Job Corps centers will be paused by June 30.
The decision follows an internal review of the program's outcome and structure and will be carried out in accordance with available funding, the statutory framework established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and congressional notification requirements.
The department says that with this transition, they will be working with state and local workforce partners to assist current students in advancing their training and connecting them with education and employment opportunities.
In a statement, Nevada U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen called on the Trump Administration to reverse their decision, which she says would force the closure of the Sierra Nevada Job Corps.
“At a time when our nation is facing skilled workforce shortages in key sectors, Job Corps plays a critical role in equipping at-risk youth with the skills they need to meaningfully contribute to their communities, fill needed labor gaps, and help boost local economies,” wrote Senator Rosen in a letter to the administration. “For decades, the Job Corps program has cultivated a strong and resilient workforce in Nevada, and eliminating the program will have detrimental consequences on the communities, employers, and youth that rely on it.”
The full letter can be read by clicking on the document below.
