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Expressing its Strong Support for the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center in Callicoon, New York
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EXPRESSING ITS STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE JOB CORP PROGRAM AND IN PARTICULAR, THE DELAWARE VALLEY JOB CORPS CENTER IN CALLICOON, NEW YORK.
WHEREAS, the Job Corps program, administered by the United States Department of Labor, is the nation's largest residential career training program for economically disadvantaged youth ages 16 through 24; and
WHEREAS, the Job Corps program provides career technical training, academic instruction, job placement assistance, and life skills development at no cost to eligible students, helping to prepare them for long-term personal and professional success; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center, located in Callicoon, New York, has served the Sullivan County region and beyond for over fifty years, delivering high-quality education and vocational training in areas such as healthcare, construction, hospitality, and information technology; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center contributes significantly to the local economy by employing 101 staff, supporting local businesses, encouraging students to volunteer in the community, and preparing a skilled workforce that helps to meet the evolving labor needs of the region; and
WHEREAS, the Center serves as a critical resource for at-risk youth, providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment in which students can thrive, develop self-sufficiency, and achieve their full potential; and
WHEREAS, the Job Corps program o...
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