Job Corps Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Cascades Job Corps Recognizes History and Successes
The Cascades Job Corps campus is thrilled to join more than 120 Job Corps campuses across the country in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Job Corps program. This momentous achievement is marked by millions of young people whose lives have been forever changed because of the transformative nature of the program.
Born out of the War on Poverty and signed into law as the Economic Opportunity Act on August 20, 1964, Job Corps has provided safe housing, education, career and technical training opportunities, and support services for young people. The Cascades Job Corps campus has served all of Washington state since its opening in 1988.
The Cascades Job Corps campus is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Job Corps in gratitude to all the students, staff, employers, and community partners who have made this possible. With a long track record of successfully placing graduates into meaningful careers in Skagit County, Cascades Job Corps looks forward to providing ongoing opportunities to young people and being a valuable member of the Skagit Valley for decades to come.
The Cascades Job Corps campus is planning several different activities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the program. This includes video testimonials, alumni recognition, in-person events, and more.
“The 60th anniversary of Job Corps is an incredible milestone and one that is rightfully being celebrated across the country. Throughout its history, Job Corps has made a difference not only in the lives of our students and their families, but in the lives of Americans reliant upon the work Job Corps alumni have been trained to do,” said Donna Hay, President and CEO of National Job Corps Association. “We congratulate the Cascades Job Corps campus, its students, staff and community partners and thank them for all their hard work and dedication.”
The Cascades Job Corps campus has the capacity to serve 300 students aged 16-24 in areas such as Information Technology, Health Care, Hospitality, Finance and Business, Homeland Security. In addition, the campus works directly with local and national employers to help them fill in-demand and well-paying positions.
The Cascades Job Corps campus has immediate availability to safely house, feed, and educate qualified applicants and place them directly into employment, higher education, or military enlistment.
Who is eligible for Job Corps? Low-income 16-24-year-old men and women who are U.S. citizens, legal residents, or authorized to work in the U.S.