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Save Job Corps

Click the link below to sign a petition to save Job Corps

Sign the Petition to Save Job Corps

The President’s Budget Request released this month includes a proposal to eliminate the Job Corps program. If enacted by Congress, this would result in the closure of the Keystone Job Corps Center in Drums, PA.

Each year, the Keystone Job Corps Center provides education, vocational training, and career readiness support across eight in-demand career areas—including the construction, medical training, and service industries—to approximately 600 young adults. Many of these students come from across northeastern Pennsylvania to transform their lives and launch their careers locally—something some of you have likely seen firsthand through your work with the Center.

Since 2023, more than 4,267 Pennsylvania residents have enrolled in Job Corps programs.

The Keystone Job Corps Center is also a major contributor to the regional economy. Job Corps Center:

Job Corps with elected officialsPlease use the template letter below to reach out to our state elected officials. You can either use it as a script for a phone call or copy and paste it into the appropriate email contact forms using the links provided. Thank you for your help!

General Community Supporter – Email/Phone Call Template

I’m reaching out in support of the Keystone Job Corps campus and in opposition to the President’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal to eliminate Job Corps and the recent halt on required background checks for prospective students that has left over 12,000 young men and women in limbo and their careers on hold.

I respectfully request that you reach out to the U.S. Department of Labor and White House immediately and demand they resume enrollments and continue to fund Job Corps.

I am a Greater Hazleton resident and a proud supporter of Job Corps. This program provides a lifeline for young people who want to work hard and build a better future, but who may lack access to traditional pathways.

Save Job CorpsThe Keystone Job Corps campus trains over 600 young people in Pennsylvania each year and employs 232 staff. It brings in $31.1 Million in federal funds and creates real opportunity through hands-on training and career placement.

Please reach out to both the U.S. Department of Labor and White House immediately and push them to enroll new students and fund the Keystone Job Corps. These young people are our future.

Thank you for your time.

Contact Information

Rep. Dan Meuser
U.S. Representative 8th District
Call: 570-871-6370
Email Rep. Dan Meuser

Rep. Rob Bresnahan
U.S. Representative 9th District
Call: 570-710-6830
Email Rep. Rob Bresnahan

Senator John Fetterman
Call: (570) 820-4088
Email Senator John Fetterman

Senator Dave McCormick
Call: 570-941-0930
Email Senator Dave McCormick

Academic Achievement 2025The top academic students from four area schools were honored May 27th as the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce conducted its 49th Annual Academic Achievement Awards Dinner. The event took place at Carmen’s Country Inn and Gardens, Drums. Ms. Tiffany Veet, Deputy Director of Continuous Improvement at Sanofi was the keynote speaker.

Students chosen by their schools for exceptional academic achivemennt were honored at the dinner. Representing area high schools are the following students:

Chamber May 2025 Womens LunchThe Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their third in a series of woman’s networking luncheon program for 2025 on Tuesday, May 20th from 12 noon to 1 pm at Damon’s Grill & Sports Bar in Hazleton . The event is being sponsored by The Honesdale National Bank and it is open for any woman to attend.

The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include a buffet lunch. Our guest speaker will be The Honesdale National Bank CEO, Kate Bryant who will present Rising Together. Only one-third of US financial institutions have a woman president and CEO. Whether taking on the organizational helm in a male dominated industry, or any industry, you have not grown into that position alone. Growing is key - for you and the employees that comprise your team. Learn the art of developing relationships internally and externally that help develop the best in you, your team members, and the future of your organization.