Loss of Milwaukee Job Corps Center a Massive Detriment for the Community

The 9th District and City of Milwaukee are set to suffer another tragedy at the hands of the federal administration, this time in the form of losing the Milwaukee Job Corps Center at 6665 N. 60th St. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a phased pause of all Job Corps Centers nationwide, with workers seeing their jobs terminated between June 6 and June 30.

This facility not only educated young people ages 16 to 24, but also housed them. As it stands, more than 200 students are enrolled at the site, with roughly 100 people employed there. Where do they go, and what do they do now? These questions need to be answered and it will take a broad coalition to come together to support those affected.

Furthermore, the Milwaukee Job Corps Center was set to be a very instrumental partner with the forthcoming tiny homes for veterans, as the two sites being so close in proximity had the potential to spawn a long, successful partnership for all those involved.

Losing funding to continue the Milwaukee Job Corps Center is a loss for us all, and I fear the ripple effects will be felt across the community.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.