💨 Abstract

The Department of Labor announced a pause and potential shutdown of Job Corps centers, citing high costs and low success rates. Critics argue that this move would leave low-income youth homeless and without opportunities. Lawmakers and a federal judge have questioned the administration's authority and the ethics of this decision, with a temporary restraining order issued to block the immediate shutdown. The National Job Corps Association contends the statistics used to justify the shutdown are misleading.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff