To: Congress
Reconsider cutting job corp funding
My son is in Job Corps and is doing extremely well. Before joining the program, he faced numerous challenges in finding a path that would lead him to a stable and successful future. Job Corps provided him with not only vocational training but the confidence to believe in himself and his capabilities. My family and I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of this program.
Job Corps is a critical lifeline for many young adults who face barriers in entering the workforce, offering them valuable education and training needed to secure meaningful employment. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps serves approximately 60,000 students annually, with over 90% of graduates obtaining employment, pursuing further education, or enlisting in the military.
The recent proposal to cut funding for Job Corps could jeopardize the future of countless young people who rely on this program to build their skills and secure their careers. Such cuts not only threaten their futures but could also lead to increased unemployment and poverty within this demographic which ultimately affects our communities at large.
Instead of reducing support, we should seek to enhance the Job Corps program, ensuring it has the resources needed to expand and improve. By doing so, we are investing in our nation's young people and by extension, the very future of our communities.
I urge policymakers to reconsider the proposed funding cuts. Help us keep the hope alive for many young adults looking for a chance to succeed in life. Sign this petition and stand with us to protect and support Job Corps.
Job Corps is a critical lifeline for many young adults who face barriers in entering the workforce, offering them valuable education and training needed to secure meaningful employment. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps serves approximately 60,000 students annually, with over 90% of graduates obtaining employment, pursuing further education, or enlisting in the military.
The recent proposal to cut funding for Job Corps could jeopardize the future of countless young people who rely on this program to build their skills and secure their careers. Such cuts not only threaten their futures but could also lead to increased unemployment and poverty within this demographic which ultimately affects our communities at large.
Instead of reducing support, we should seek to enhance the Job Corps program, ensuring it has the resources needed to expand and improve. By doing so, we are investing in our nation's young people and by extension, the very future of our communities.
I urge policymakers to reconsider the proposed funding cuts. Help us keep the hope alive for many young adults looking for a chance to succeed in life. Sign this petition and stand with us to protect and support Job Corps.
Why is this important?
My son is in Job Corps and is doing extremely well. Before joining the program, he faced numerous challenges in finding a path that would lead him to a stable and successful future. Job Corps provided him with not only vocational training but the confidence to believe in himself and his capabilities. My family and I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of this program.
Job Corps is a critical lifeline for many young adults who face barriers in entering the workforce, offering them valuable education and training needed to secure meaningful employment. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps serves approximately 60,000 students annually, with over 90% of graduates obtaining employment, pursuing further education, or enlisting in the military.
The recent proposal to cut funding for Job Corps could jeopardize the future of countless young people who rely on this program to build their skills and secure their careers. Such cuts not only threaten their futures but could also lead to increased unemployment and poverty within this demographic which ultimately affects our communities at large.
Instead of reducing support, we should seek to enhance the Job Corps program, ensuring it has the resources needed to expand and improve. By doing so, we are investing in our nation's young people and by extension, the very future of our communities.
I urge policymakers to reconsider the proposed funding cuts. Help us keep the hope alive for many young adults looking for a chance to succeed in life. Sign this petition and stand with us to protect and support Job Corps.
Job Corps is a critical lifeline for many young adults who face barriers in entering the workforce, offering them valuable education and training needed to secure meaningful employment. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps serves approximately 60,000 students annually, with over 90% of graduates obtaining employment, pursuing further education, or enlisting in the military.
The recent proposal to cut funding for Job Corps could jeopardize the future of countless young people who rely on this program to build their skills and secure their careers. Such cuts not only threaten their futures but could also lead to increased unemployment and poverty within this demographic which ultimately affects our communities at large.
Instead of reducing support, we should seek to enhance the Job Corps program, ensuring it has the resources needed to expand and improve. By doing so, we are investing in our nation's young people and by extension, the very future of our communities.
I urge policymakers to reconsider the proposed funding cuts. Help us keep the hope alive for many young adults looking for a chance to succeed in life. Sign this petition and stand with us to protect and support Job Corps.