The federal government cut the program because of a budget deficit, low graduation rates, and instances of violence, the U.S. Department of Labor said.

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.

The Dept. of Labor's abrupt halt to Detroit's Job Corps program disrupts housing and training for at-risk youth.

The Detroit Job Corps program has unexpectedly shut down, and many who live on the campus now have nowhere to go.

The Detroit Job Corps closes abruptly, leaving many children with nowhere to go. Sources tell FOX 2 it's due to recent cuts in the Department of Labor. Plus, President Trump plans to double steel & aluminum tariffs.

EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Labor is suspending operations of Job Corps centers across the nation after revelations that the program, which costs taxpayers more than $1.7 billion per year, is no longer achieving its intended outcomes and is putting students in danger.

The center in Grand Rapids helps youth between 16-24 with housing, an opportunity to obtain their GED/ High School Diploma and a skilled trade.

The U.S. Department Of Labor (DOL) has announced the end of the Job Corps Program. The shutdown is credited to reported financial deficits and underwhelming student outcomes. An audit of the program revealed financial deficits of $140 million in 2024 with projections reaching $213 million by 2025.