Despite Court Win, Westover Job Corps Blocked From Adding Participants

Despite court win, Westover Job Corps blocked from adding participants

CHICOPEE – The U.S. Department of Labor is in effect blocking admissions to the Westover Job Corps, despite a court order barring the federal government from shutting the program. People inside say uncertainty is eroding staff morale. A falling head count will result in funding cuts.

Jobs Corps funding freeze decried: 'These young folks are the heartbeat of the future'

Local officials say Job Corps is a success, but the program is incapable of bringing on new students without resources.

Trump Should Restructure Job Corps, Not Shut It Down — Minding The Campus

In a sweeping move that could reshape job training opportunities for young Americans, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced on May 29 an immediate halt to operations at all contractor-run Job Corps centers nationwide. All closures were said to be finalized by June 30, but the administration is facing legal pushback. The decision to close […] The post Trump Should Restructure Job Corps, Not Shut It Down appeared first on Minding The Campus.

Black colleges and universities reach out to students left stranded by Job Corps cuts

As federally funded Job Corps centers are forced to close because of budget cuts, some Historically Black Colleges are helping the displaced students.