Nationwide Job Corps Closures Set for June 30 Amid Budget Cuts

Job Corps centers nationwide are set to close by June 30 due to a $213 million budget shortfall tied to President Trump’s 2026 budget proposal. T

The closures will impact thousands of young adults who rely on the centers for education, job training, and housing.

Students and staff are speaking out, highlighting the program’s role in providing stability and opportunity.

Job Corps centers in Pittsburgh, nationwide face closure by end of June