Boston and Chicopee – As Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, I am deeply troubled by the Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor's decision to close Job Corps centers across the country, including the vital site in Chicopee.
This abrupt move not only jeopardizes the futures of students who depend on Job Corps for hands-on career training and economic opportunity but also threatens the livelihoods of dedicated staff who support their success.
At a time when
Oliveira Deeply Troubled by United States Department of Labor Decision to Close Job Corps
Friday, May 30, 2025