Job Corps shutdown would displace thousands of young trainees

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Source: Axios

5 hours ago


The Trump administration's move to shutter the nation's largest job training program for low-income youth has been blocked — at least for now — by a federal judge.

Why it matters: Job Corps, which served over 29,000 students this year, has long been a lifeline for low-income youth — especially in underserved communities — offering job training, housing, and a path forward.

The program was set to shutter June 30. Wednesday's federal court decision temporarily halts those closures, offering reprieve for students, staff and cities nationwide.

Driving the news: U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter ruled that the administration lacked congressional authority to abruptly terminate the 60-year-old program, issuing a preliminary injunction while the lawsuit proceeds.

What they're saying: The National Job Corps Association said Wednesday's preliminary injunction "is a lifeline."

"It returns some stability to students who were displaced — some living in shelters — and to the communities that rely on Job Corps for skilled workers."

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