06/04/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2025 11:56
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after the Trump Administration ordered the dismantling of the Long Beach Job Corps program, which provides education, vocational training, job placement, and wraparound support services to hundreds of people in our community. Long Beach hosts one of seven Job Corps sites in California.
"As Mayor of Long Beach for eight years and now as a Member of Congress, I've seen firsthand how Job Corps has helped young people across our community and country. For decades, Job Corps has been a lifeline for students and young workers, especially those from underserved communities. It offers training, support, and opportunity to help folks build a future. We should be expanding this program, not dismantling it, which is why we're going to fight back against this decision and make it clear to the Trump Administration that this action is illegal and unethical," said Congressman Robert Garcia.
As an educator, Congressman Garcia is at the forefront of the fight to protect and uplift our students and young workforce. In May, Congressman Garcia joined 141 House Members in advocatingfor adequate levels of funding for Job Corps. Last year, Congressman Garcia joined the Job Corps Class of 2024 for their graduation, distributing personalized Certificates of Congressional Recognition to each graduate.
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