What is happening to job corps? Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration dismantling of program, including Chicago site
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CHICAGO (WLS) — In New York, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday against the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Job Corps program.

There are 99 Job Corps centers across the country, including one on Chicago’s Southwest Side.

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This restraining order follows a lawsuit filed by Job Corps contractors, which claims that the White House lacks the authority to dismantle a program that is both established and funded by Congress.

On Wednesday, young people were scrambling.

The Chicago center, which educates young individuals and assists them in securing employment, was set to be shut down shortly with only a few days’ notice due to a pause in federal funding.

The decision meant hundreds enrolled may not be able to complete their training, and, because most live in housing on the center’s campus, could be left homeless, as well.

The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center on the city’s Southwest Side has been a source of hope for teens and young adults in desperate need of it.

The U.S. Department of Labor planned to phase out operations by June 30.

The Trump administration says the program was operating at a $140 million deficit last year, is not cost-effective, has a low graduation rate and was not placing participants in stable jobs. But, both staff and students say those claims are not true.

The center offers students ages 16 to 24 training in various areas, like carpentry, security, pharmacy tech and more.

ABC News contributed to this report.

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