Job Corps for the Next Generation Act

The Job Corps for the Next Generation Act updates the Job Corps program by changing terminology from "centers" to "campuses" throughout the legislation. It adjusts eligibility requirements by raising the upper age limit from 21 to 24 and adding new categories for low-income individuals, opportunity zone residents, homeless youth, and foster care youth. The bill establishes new career pathways for strategic national positions and allows Job Corps campuses to serve as apprenticeship providers. It also increases funding authorization for the program through fiscal year 2030, with specific annual amounts detailed in the legislation. These changes aim to modernize the Job Corps program to better serve young people seeking workforce training and education.