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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
About 100 staff at Milwaukee Job Corps Center will lose jobs due to federal cuts, state agency says
About 100 staff at the Milwaukee Job Corps Center are expected to lose their jobs in June as the result of recent actions by the U.S. Department of Labor to pause its national workforce program. In a late May announcement, the federal labor department cited poor performance outcomes and high operation costs as reason for its plans to suspend operations at 99 contract-operated Job Corps centers across the U.S., including Milwaukee's, by the end of June. The Job Corps program dates to 1964. It provides room and board, high school diplomas, specific job skills training, and other employment services for people between the ages of 16 and 24. Participants must qualify as low income and face "barriers to education and employment." Examples of those who are enrolled in Job Corps include people with a history of homelessness, who dropped out of the K-12 education system or who have been victims of sex trafficking. About 25,000 people are enrolled nationally, federal data show. Milwaukee's location, 6665 N. 60th St., is operated by contractor Horizon Youth Services. Via email on June 2, President Nolyn Fueller said the program has awarded 1,354 high school diplomas and 2,515 career and technical training completions since opening in 2011. Layoffs will affect all staff at the Milwaukee location: residential counselors, academic instructors, mental health consultants, security officers, cooks and others, according to a June 2 notification from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. "The termination of this contract will result in layoffs that are expected to be permanent," the DWD notification says. A June 3 legal complaint brought by the National Job Corps Association, a trade organization for contractors operating the program, seeks to prevent the federal pause. Among other allegations, the lawsuit filed in New York calls the federal labor department's actions "illegal" and "fundamentally irrational." Jamie De Jesus has volunteered at the Milwaukee location for the last two years. He believes ending the program could increase the crime rate, put young people in vulnerable situations and make it more difficult for potential future students to get jobs. 'They're making life-changing decisions on people whose life they can never relate to,' De Jesus said of the Trump administration. De Jesus said he reached out to Milwaukee Area Technical College and Milwaukee County to find some possible solutions. 'Let's revamp what we got and keep these people from being homeless,' De Jesus said, adding of the roughly 120 students that are affected by the closure, 30 could be homeless or have inconsistent housing. De Jesus said he's reached out to different organizations to help with housing and mental health for the students. 'Money makes the world go round, right? But conversation rules the nation,' De Jesus said. 'If we keep communicating with each other to find out what our needs are, we all have a better chance of survival.' The federal funding for Job Corps was operational, De Jesus said, and the budget was tight. But the program was trending in the right direction. 'We were working on getting Job Corps more volunteering so they were more active in the community. They were building relationships,' De Jesus said. 'They had a workforce board to find out what companies wanted and companies were even hiring the students from there. It was working.' Aside from his volunteer work, De Jesus works for the Innovative Educational Solutions Institute, a nonprofit that offers job training to people with financial or physical limitations. De Jesus said there's two machinist interns and an administrative assistant intern with Innovative Educational Solutions Institute. Like many companies with interns coming to the end of their training, De Jesus said they asked them where they wanted to get lunch. 'Their response hit me ... 'We don't know any place to go eat?'' De Jesus recalled. 'It's about exposure for youths, at this point. Exposing them to as many things as we can whether it be different foods, different areas of employment, different career paths. And just trying to educate them and let them know that they're not forgotten about.' In explaining its decision to suspend the program, the U.S. Department of Labor pointed to a "first-ever Job Corps Transparency Report" released in April that includes data on graduation rates, operational costs and safety infractions at program sites. For the Milwaukee location, that data showed an enrollment of 245 students in the 2023 program year, at an average cost per participant of $37,457. Of those students, 73 were considered to have graduated, meaning they either obtained a high school diploma, GED or completed a career technical training program. In a statement on May 29, U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer cited that report in saying the Job Corps program was "no longer achieving the intended outcomes that students deserve." The lawsuit seeking to maintain Job Corps alleges the federal government's report on the program "applies a flawed methodology and reflects selective and inaccurate performance measures, costs, and statistics, intended to significantly understate Job Corps' performance and overstate its costs." In June 3 letter addressed to Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, called the program pause "misguided" and a "functional cancellation." She urged the federal government to reverse course. "Employers in the Milwaukee area value Job Corps graduates as strong, reliable contributors in the workplace, and losing that connection will add to the challenge of filling open jobs," Baldwin's letter said. The future of Wisconsin's second Job Corps center, in the northcentral town of Laona, is unclear. The Laona location, Blackwell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, is operated by the U.S. Forest Service Job Corps. In a statement on June 3, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the department is reviewing the job corps program and "will determine the status of our 24 centers soon." "The Trump Administration is looking critically at the way we do business, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the best possible service for our customers, and the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars," the statement added. "We continue to work closely with DOL and Congress to ensure USDA Job Corps facilities continue to prioritize the health and safety of program participants." Cleo Krejci covers K-12 education and workforce development as a Report For America corps member based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Contact her at CKrejci@ or follow her on Twitter @_CleoKrejci. For more information about Report for America, visit This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Federal actions to pause services at Milwaukee Job Corps center
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
DBP earnings up 82% in Q1 2025 to P1.61B
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) saw its bottom line grow by high double-digits in the first quarter of 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, DBP said its net income stood at P1.61 billion in the January to March period, up 82% from P571 million in the same period in 2024. The state-run lender said its earnings grew because it 'continued to ramp up lending activities to its priority sectors and key industries.' In particular, DBP president and CEO Michael de Jesus said the financial performance in the first three months of the year was driven largely by significant increases in interest income from its lending and investment portfolio. 'DBP's strong financial performance in the first quarter is reflective of the robust performance of the local banking industry that has greatly benefited from the stable macroeconomic environment brought about by the sound economic policies of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.,' said De Jesus. The DBP chief added that the state-run bank's total assets breached the trillion-peso mark, hitting P1.04-trillion, up 7% from the P977-billion posted year-on-year. Moreover, DBP's total deposits grew to P821 billion, up 9% from P756 billion seen a year ago, while loans to borrowers rose by 2% to P519 billion from P509 billion year-on-year. 'About 60% of DBP's total loans, or P314.7 billion, went to the infrastructure and logistics sector with most of the projects located in the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, Davao, Eastern Visayas, and Central Visayas,' said de Jesus. He added that DBP provided P96.7 billion in loans to projects for social infrastructure and community development, P47 billion for environment-related projects, and P25 billion for micro, small, and medium enterprises. 'We expect another banner year for the Bank given the favorable economic landscape even as we pursue more programs and initiatives that would contribute positively towards the 'deep economic and social transformation as embodied in the Philippine Development Plan' 2023 to 2028,' said De Jesus. DBP is the 10th largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four priority sectors of the economy – infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium enterprises; the environment; and social services and community development. It has a branch network of 150, including 14 branch lite units that are located in underserved areas in the country. —AOL, GMA Integrated News
The Citizen
5 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Mrs KZN empowers young women and inspires confidence
MRS KZN 2024, Janine de Jesus, is using her voice and influence for good, by empowering young women to take a stand against cyberbullying and abuse. With June being Youth Month, De Jesus has been dedicating her time to giving talks that inspire female learners to stand in their strength and rise above challenges. The owner of The Grand White, located in Glenwood at the Baumann Residences, recently made an impact in the lives of young women at Brettonwood High School. De Jesus visited the Women of Worth (WOW) Club where she reached out and uplifted the female learners by giving them advice on how to navigate their teenage years and avoid peer pressure. De Jesus said, 'We had real, raw conversations about cyberbullying, abuse, and the importance of self-worth. I shared tools on how to handle abuse — how to recognise the signs, speak up, seek support, and never feel ashamed for protecting your peace. Abuse thrives in silence, and I reminded the girls that their voice is their power.' Also Read: Young women empowered to break cycle of abuse She encouraged every girl in the room to love herself, be confident to speak up without fear, set healthy boundaries and know her worth. 'We also explored the beautiful concept of the 'Let Them' theory by Mel Robbins. Let them judge. Let them misunderstand you. Let them walk away. Let them … while you keep working on you, loving you, and standing in your truth,' added De Jesus. Through her advocacy and school talks, De Jesus guides learners into being powerful, strong, confident and independent teenagers who are able to stand tall against adversity. 'Our youth, especially our young girls, are facing so much in today's world. I will continue to show up, speak up, and stand up for them. This is my mission — to educate, empower, and help them rise above bullying, abuse, and self-doubt. I tell them to stand strong even when it's hard and that you are brave, you are brilliant, and your light is unstoppable,' said De Jesus. Having recently purchased The Grand White, De Jesus says that plans are afoot to transform it into a welcoming space of wellness — offering yoga, pilates, a coffee shop, and a boutique clothing store. This sanctuary is designed for relaxation, restoration, and community connection, open to all, and especially focused on uplifting events and experiences for women. De Jesus recently entered Mrs Umhlanga 2025, where she was crowned First Princess and honoured with the Princess with a Purpose award for collecting the most care packs in support of the Keep a Girl in School campaign. To find out more about her work or to invite De Jesus for an inspirational talk, email: janinedj@ For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Boston Globe
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
English High snags third-straight Boston City League baseball championship on Jaurel Melo's game-saving catch
Latin's shortstop, Junior Carderon, laced the ball in Melo's direction — a full three feet above the third baseman's head — but jumping off one foot and reaching up, Melo made the acrobatic grab to help preserve a 6-4 English victory. 'He actually put on about 22 pounds of muscle this offseason,' English coach Christian Ortiz said of Melo. 'When he jumped and he caught that, the kids called me over and said 'That looks like the deadlift jump squats that we do.' That was pretty cool they put that correlation together.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The catch didn't fully secure the win for the Blue & Blue (16-5), but it generated momentum, which English carried into the last frame to finish off a BCL three-peat. Juan Ferrand notched an RBI single in the top of the seventh for an insurance run and Manny De Jesus finished the job, inducing a final groundout to second base. Advertisement 'The boys knew what the season was about,' Ortiz said. 'We've had some seniors who've been part of the first two, and they did a great job of molding and creating that culture for the new guys to come in here and accomplish it.' Advertisement English starter Luis Mejia was named MVP after pitching four innings and ripping an RBI double. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff English's starting pitcher, Luis Mejia, was on a roll for the first four innings, allowing one run while controlling the zone with his curveball, until an infield error allowed Nathan Bonilla to reach in the top of the fifth. The mistakes began to pile up. Following Nuri Gutman's single to put runners on the corners, a passed ball allowed Bonilla to score. A Theo Dehner sacrifice fly brought Gutman home, and Callum Burns worked a bases-loaded walk to make it 5-4. That's when Ortiz pulled Mejia and replaced him with De Jesus. '[The message was] just full support, throw strikes, and go get 'em,' De Jesus said. 'Finish the job.' The pitching change worked, as De Jesus hurled the final 2 ⅓ innings without allowing an earned run. Armanis Romero (left) is congratulated as he gets back to the dugout after racing around the bases for an inside-the-park home run. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Senior Armanis Romero's inside-the-park home run in the top of the fourth gave English a comfortable lead until Latin's comeback attempt fell short. With an RBI double in the top of the third — in addition to his performance on the mound, which included three strikeout — Mejia won MVP honors. 'We have to keep doing the same job, just stay consistent and keep moving forward,' De Jesus said. 'We still have [the] state [tournament].' Boston 05/24/2025 Latin Academy vs English in the Boston City League baseball Championship at BC. English celebrates their win, as they surround Luis Cruz (left). John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Boston 05/24/2025 Latin Academy vs English in the Boston City League baseball Championship at BC. English's Armanis Romero rounds 3rd base after his in the park homer. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Boston 05/24/2025 Latin Academy vs English in the Boston City League baseball Championship at BC. Latin's Nathan Bonilla is upset at the end of the game in which his team lost. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man wanted in connection with sexual assault in Ogontz in police custody
The Brief Harron DeJesus, 31, was wanted by Philly police in connection to a sexual assault that occurred in Ogontz on March 8. DeJesus was located and is in police custody. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia police are investigating a sexual assault incident that occurred less than two weeks ago. The man wanted in connection with the incident is in custody. What we know On Friday, police shared they were looking to locate Harron DeJesus, 31, who they say was wanted in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on Saturday, March 8, 2025, on the 6300 block of Old York Road. Police said DeJesus may have been driving a gray Toyota Scion and he was considered armed and dangerous. In an update Saturday, police say DeJesus is now in custody. Police also located the vehicle. What's next More details about the investigation are expected to be shared at a later time. If you have any information regarding Harron DeJesus, please contact the Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3180 or call 911 immediately. The Source The information in this story is from Philly police.
