Job corps program celebrates 60th anniversary

By Mason WrightWASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor hosted three center directors and three student leaders from the Ohio Job Corps campuses among the 245 attendees from more than 120 campuses nationwide in August for the third annual Job Corps Leadership Summit. The event marked the culmination of the program’s yearlong 60th anniversary celebration. “Since its inception, Job Corps’ mission has been, and continues to be, changing lives through good jobs,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor José Javier Rodríguez. “The 60th anniversary is a significant milestone to honor the past and look forward to the next 60 years of creating opportunities and career paths for young adults across the country.” During the summit, held in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 13—15, student leaders from the centers met with government officials, developed their leadership skills and toured the nation’s capital. “For six decades, Job Corps has empowered young people with the skills and education needed for successful careers in high-demand industries,” said Acting National Director for Job Corps Erin McGee. “As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we honor our past while building a modernized program that continues to meet the needs of our students and the evolving workforce.” Established as part...