The U.S. Department of Labor has announced plans to shut down operations at several Job Corps centers across the nation, including the Gary Job Corps Center, located in San Marcos. Known as the largest Job Corps campus in the country, Gary has been a beacon of opportunity since it first opened in 1965, serving thousands of underserved youth over the years.
For six decades, Gary Job Corps has provided free educational and vocational training — helping young people find purpose, build careers and change the trajectory of their lives. The center currently serves over 800 students.
According to the administration’s directive, the Department of Labor will begin coordinating return travel for all current students, with the transition expected to be complete by June 30. While transportation will be provided, this abrupt closure risks leaving both students and staff without housing, jobs or a support system.
