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U.S. Shuts Down Job Corps, Stranding 25,000 Youth

7/18/2025

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In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor made the shocking decision to close all 121 Job Corps centers, leaving over 25,000 low-income youth without crucial support. This abrupt move devastated at-risk students, especially in New Haven and Texas, extinguishing their dreams of stability and opportunity in struggling communities nationwide.

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Story summary

In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor made the shocking decision to close all 121 Job Corps centers, leaving over 25,000 low-income youth without crucial support. This abrupt move devastated at-risk students, especially in New Haven and Texas, extinguishing their dreams of stability and opportunity in struggling communities nationwide.