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CBS News
a day ago
- General
- CBS News
Detroit community activists step in to help those impacted by Job Corps closure
Hundreds of young people in the Detroit Job Corps received a message on Thursday, May 29, that the program would be closed on June 30. On Friday, they were then told they actually only had until 2 p.m. to pack up and get out, leaving many stunned and concerned for what's next. "They were in tears, they were crushed," said Terrance Willis, chairman at 12th Street Community Development Corporation. "This is heartbreaking, this is inhumane," said Detroit community activist, Pastor Mo. The federal government announced an immediate operational pause of the Job Corps program late last week, shocking hundreds of young adults. "They thought they were on a positive track, and then all of a sudden, they don't know what the next day is going to hold, so yeah, it's devastating," said Willis. Job Corps helps at-risk youth ages 16 to 24 improve their lives through vocational and academic training while also providing free education, housing, meals, and healthcare. Without this program, many would not have a career path or shelter. Pastor Mo spoke about one young man and his struggling homeless mother. "Put her son in Job Corps to get him out of her car, but when it shut down, it put the son back in the car, and his roommate, that didn't have anybody, she's taking him in, and we're trying to find her housing right now," he said. The story is one of many in the Detroit area. But the federal government says it made these cuts after an internal review of the program's outcomes. "A startling number of serious incident reports and our in-depth fiscal analysis reveal the program is no longer achieving the intended outcomes that students deserve," said Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Pastor Mo says while he understands the program may need some improvements, he rejects the government's message and sudden closure of the Job Corps. "They're judging the corps by some statistics and some numbers. Sometimes, numbers don't tell the whole story," he said. He says that he, along with multiple others in Detroit, has been paying out of pocket to help some of those affected live in hotels while they find more permanent housing and careers.
Arab News
a day ago
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi charity gives $2.8m to families in June
RIYADH: The Charitable Society for Orphan Care in Riyadh, known as Insan, transferred SR10.5 million ($2.8 million) to the accounts of beneficiary families in early June, reaching 35,131 individuals. The distribution included direct cash payments, clothing allowances, and food provisions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Half of the total amount was allocated to food supplies, with the remainder dedicated to financial aid and clothing, the SPA added. Insan follows a systematic approach, crediting beneficiary accounts at the start of each month to ensure consistent support. The organization also offers educational programs, activities, targeted initiatives, skill-building, and vocational training to empower children and enhance their quality of life. Its efforts align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, aiming to transition families from dependency to productivity and self-sufficiency.
Trade Arabia
2 days ago
- Business
- Trade Arabia
National Fire Protection Association to upskill Saudi FM workforce
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has signed an agreement with the Saudi Facility Management Association (SFMA), a key organisation dedicated to advancing vocational training for facility managers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Formalised in Riyadh, the MoU sets the stage for a strategic collaboration focused on enhancing fire safety standards across the kingdom. As part of this strategic collaboration, NFPA and SFMA will work together to share knowledge, best practices, and research insights to strengthen fire and life safety awareness across Saudi Arabia. The partnership includes plans to co-host conferences, develop certification programs, and launch training initiatives focused on raising safety standards, said a statement from NFPA. By empowering facilities management professionals with the latest tools and expertise, the collaboration aims to drive meaningful improvements in fire and life safety across the kingdom, it stated. The MoU was signed by Olga Caledonia, director for International Business Development at NFPA, and Aiyd A. Alqahtani, board chairman at SFMA. "Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid development across sectors, from housing to hospitality, and from smart cities to iconic mega-projects, placing it firmly among the world's fastest-growing economies," said Olga Caledonia, the director of International Business Development at NFPA, after signing the deal with Aiyd A. Alqahtani, board chairman at SFMA. "With this scale and speed of growth, comes a heightened need for robust fire and life safety measures to ensure that progress is not compromised by preventable risks," he stated. "Through our partnership with SFMA, we are proud to support this national momentum by bringing NFPA's nearly 130 years of expertise and a portfolio of more than 300 globally recognized codes and standards to assist in preventing loss," he added. Alqahtani said: "At SFMA, our mission is to elevate the professional capabilities of facilities managers throughout Saudi Arabia, in alignment with Vision 2030's goals of building safer, healthier, and more dynamic communities." "This collaboration with NFPA will amplify our efforts by providing access to international best practices in fire and life safety, enriching training programs, and promoting knowledge exchange that will positively impact communities across the kingdom," he added.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
With Grand Rapids center affected, Scholten criticizes Job Corps pause
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Job Corps Center in Grand Rapids — one of 120 nationwide — will stop operations within weeks after the U.S. Department of Labor announced it was implementing a phased pause of the program. that the decision aligns with President Donald Trump's budget proposal and 'reflects the Administration's commitment to ensure federal workforce investments deliver meaningful results for both students and taxpayers.' The Job Corps offers free education and vocational training for low-income teens and young adults. The Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center on Hall Street SE near Division Avenue is expected to stop its work by June 30. U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, voiced her dissatisfaction on the pause in a statement released to News 8 Saturday. 'If there was ever any remaining doubt that this is not Ford's Republican party, Trump's decision to pause the Job Corps Center erases that,' she said. 'Republicans cannot begin to claim this is a move towards fiscal responsibility–they just passed a budget that raises the debt by over $4 trillion. The spending isn't to spur more economic activity, it's to line the pockets of the ultra-rich. Here in West Michigan, we believe that a good job is the key to a better future and opportunity–that's what we should be investing in, not welfare for the rich,' she said. Her office confirmed it has scheduled a meeting with Job Corps staff Monday. In Thursday's release, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRermer said that the program is not producing the the results it should be. 'Job Corps was created to help young adults build a pathway to a better life through education, training, and community,' Chavez-DeRemer stated. 'However, a startling number of serious incident reports and our in-depth fiscal analysis reveal the program is no longer achieving the intended outcomes that students deserve. We remain committed to ensuring all participants are supported through this transition and connected with the resources they need to succeed as we evaluate the program's possibilities.' According to the department, the Job Corps program operated in 2024 at a $140 million deficit and that is estimated to reach $213 million in 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Job Corps center in St. Paul sends students home after federal funding pause
The Brief Job Corps students are being sent home after federal spending cuts. The program originated in 1964 and offers education and vocational training to Americans between the ages of 16 and 24. Students were told they have until June 6 to transition out of Job Corp. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Federal funding cuts are clearing students out of the Hubert Humphrey Job Corps Center in St. Paul after the U.S. Department of Labor announced a "phased pause" in the program. READ MORE: Job Corps graduates concerned about elimination in Trump's budget Big picture view The government program has helped young Americans for over 60 years. The program provides housing for about 50,000 students each year. Students can also earn a school diploma or a GED, get vocational training and even learn how to drive. Students now have until June 6 to transition out of Job Corps. The Trump administration says Job Corps is financially unsustainable and calls it a failed experiment, with a cost of over $1.5 billion last year. The U.S. Department of Labor announced on May 29 it was starting "a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide, initiating an orderly transition for students, staff, and local communities." The Source This story used statements from students at the Job Corps Center, a news release from the U.S. Department of Labor and past FOX 9 reporting.
