Job Corps (U.S.)

The Job Corps provided work experience and training for youths from 16 to 21 years if age who had not completed their secondary education or who were unable to find satisfactory jobs. They were trained in conservation camps and in residential or work training centers. The Job Corps program was delegated to the Department of Labor on July 1, 1969.

From the description of Records of the Job Corps, (a subgroup introduction), 1964-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122597171

Squire was Deputy Director of the Job Corps under Franklyn A. Johnson.

From the description of Subject File of David Squire, (a series), 1965-1966. (National Archives Library). WorldCat record id: 122578330

Otis A. Singletary was the first Director of the Job Corps.

From the description of Subject Files of Otis A. Singletary, (a series), 1964-65. (National Archives Library). WorldCat record id: 122572485

Johnson was the second Director of the Job Corps.

From the description of Subject File of Franklyn A. Johnson, (a series), 1965-1966. (National Archives Library). WorldCat record id: 122333665