Rep. Nick Langworthy has concerns about the Job Corps but is still analyzing the government-funded program to see if it should be continued.

In a statement issued by one of his aides to The Post-Journal and OBSERVER Langworthy said, “I’m a strong believer in creating pathways to good-paying jobs that don’t require a traditional four-year degree, and the mission of Job Corps is commendable, however, I have serious concerns about the program’s current performance. The national cost per student now exceeds $80,000, yet Department of Labor statistics reveal alarmingly low graduation and certification rates – figures that stand in stark contrast to what we’ve been told by program staff. While the recent pause in funding is under judicial review and only a small number of local residents are enrolled at the Cassadaga site, I will continue actively digging into the data and seeking answers from Job Corps leadership about these troubling discrepancies. Any program funded with taxpayer money must meet the highest levels of scrutiny and accountability.”

The Department of Labor had issued a pause on the program last month before a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order that the government not terminate Job Corps contractors or stop work at Job Corps centers until a further ruling in the case.

The next hearing is set for June 17.

In a news conference earlier this week, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said President Trump’s 2026 budget proposal would completely eliminate funding for Job Corps centers, effectively killing the program.

Schumer has gone on record saying both he and Gillibrand support Job Corps.

Neither the House of Representatives nor the Senate have voted on funding the program in the future.

The Cassadaga site is one of 99 non-federally operated Job Corps centers in the country.