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Job Corps Centers to Close Amid Safety Concerns

6/1/2025

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The U.S. Department of Labor is set to halt operations at Job Corps centers by June 30, citing alarming safety and financial concerns. With a dismal 38.6% graduation rate and troubling incidents of violence and drug use, this $1.7 billion program has fallen short of its mission to educate and empower youth.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Labor is set to halt operations at Job Corps centers by June 30, citing alarming safety and financial concerns. With a dismal 38.6% graduation rate and troubling incidents of violence and drug use, this $1.7 billion program has fallen short of its mission to educate and empower youth.