Job Corps Campuses Facing Closure Amid Federal Review
ALBUQUERQUE — More than 400 employees and students at Job Corps campuses in Albuquerque and Roswell are facing uncertainty due to a potential closure scheduled for June 30. The Department of Labor has initiated a nationwide “pause of operations” for several Job Corps centers, citing low success rates and high operational costs as primary concerns.
On Wednesday, a federal judge issued a temporary block against the closure, asserting that only Congress can formally terminate the program, which has been a resource for teenagers and young adults seeking GEDs and vocational training for over 50 years. In Albuquerque alone, around 150 employees and 130 students are at risk, while Roswell has an estimated 100 employees and 43 students affected.
Concerns extend beyond the immediate job loss, as many students and staff face urgent housing and employment challenges. Community organizers, local officials, and state representatives have convened to address these issues. Efforts are underway to support affected students, including coordinated donations of essential items and plans for job fairs (with many graduates needing transportation to work).
The community actively seeks solutions while awaiting further direction from the federal government.
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