[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOB CORPS

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                          HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2015

  Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Job 
Corps. For five decades, Job Corps has helped millions of disadvantaged 
youths complete their high school education and transition into 
successful careers or higher education.
   Since the 1960s, Job Corps has brought public agencies and private 
sector businesses together to help nearly 60,000 of our nation's poor 
and unemployed young people gain the skills necessary to build 
successful careers. More than 80 percent of Job Corps graduates obtain 
jobs, enroll in higher education or enter the military.
   In the 11th District, the Cleveland Job Corps Center has been an 
integral part of the community for over 40 years. The first Job Corps 
women's center opened in Cleveland on April 9, 1965. The center's new 
campus opened in 2007 and now serves nearly 400 students each year, 
providing them with a safe and secure environment in which to further 
their education and gain valuable technical career skills.
   Congratulations to Job Corps on 50 years of success. Its dedicated 
employees provide the continuity and quality training our students need 
to achieve their goals. The value of Job Corps is clear. Graduates are 
providing critical services for our economy and communities, and it is 
important to maintain our commitment to this exceptional program. I am 
excited to see the impact Job Corps will make in my district and our 
country in the years to come.

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