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Thursday, October 29, 2026
Job Corps, the federal workforce development program serving young adults, is experiencing enrollment growth following a court-ordered halt to mass closures. The Trump administration directed the shutdown of more than 100 training campuses nationwide, citing projected annual savings of $1.6 billion. Legal action blocked the closures, and the program resumed operations across its network. Enrollment has recovered as campuses reopened to students seeking trade certifications. The turnaround occurs amid shortages of skilled workers in construction, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Wind River Job Corps in Wyoming exemplifies this activity, with students training in petroleum technology and pipe fitting. The program's revival reflects demand for hands-on vocational education among young job seekers.
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