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‘It saves lives’: Virginia Job Corps centers face uncertain future in national pause

A federal injunction has temporarily blocked the shutdown of two contractor-run campuses in the state, but students, staff and communities brace for what could be a permanent loss.

,   and  Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
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Savannah Higgins, an alumna of the Old Dominion Job Corps Center, says the program gave her the stability and skills to build a successful career — and warns that closing its doors would shut off life-changing opportunities for others. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Higgins)

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