DOL Announces Return to In-Person Job Training

As employers in numerous fields, including the cleaning industry, struggle to find workers, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the reopening of in-person job training at Job Corps centers across the nation.

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Job Corps centers operated under restricted enrollment due to the residential aspects of the program. With new safety measures in place, the DOL lifted the remaining restrictions on enrollment and restored the program to pre-pandemic admission standards.

“The reopening of new student enrollment at Job Corps is an important step forward in our nation’s recovery from the pandemic,” said Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. “On-center learning and the supports centers provide help students take greater advantage of Job Corps’ training and educational opportunities. In turn, students will be better equipped to contribute and benefit as our nation grows stronger.”

Founded in 1964, Job Corps is the nation’s largest job training and education program. It provides students from 16 to 24 years of age with vocational training and academic experiences to increase opportunities towards gainful employment and career pathways. Mainly run as a residential program in urban and rural areas, Job Corps centers include dormitories and a campus environment similar to small colleges.

There are currently 121 Job Corps centers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.