“Since its inception in 1964, Job Corps has helped to open doors of opportunity to nearly 2 million disadvantaged young women and men. Above all, Job Corps offers hope to young American workers that they will be able to equip themselves with the tools necessary to succeed in their careers.”
— President George W. Bush

“Job Corps is building hope for our communities and our country. . . I feel overjoyed that we have programs like this to develop the innate skills that we have in this country.”
— Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao

“Job Corps is full of mentors who provide a structured environment for youth. Job Corps campuses are safe places where young people can be protected from the pathologies of society. I am pleased that an essential part of Job Corps is that students give back to their communities.”
— Secretary of State Colin Powell

“Climbing the ladder of success can be difficult for those who are denied the resources to reach the bottom rungs. Job Corps helps underprivileged individuals to attain the tools they need to pull themselves up from the hardships of poverty to a more rewarding life. The path out of disadvantaged circumstances is accessed through the twin gates of education and a good job.”
Senator Robert C. Byrd
[D-West Virginia]

“An investment in an individual is an investment in the future of our country. Job Corps provides important training which allows an individual to become a productive member of society. By giving unemployed and undereducated youth the knowledge and skill they need to be self-sufficient, we give them the key to determining their own bright future.”
— Senator Arlen Specter
[R-Pennsylvania]

“Since its inception, the Job Corps has worked tirelessly to provide young men and women with the training and skills necessary for success in today's job market. It is not often that we find a program with as many positive aspects as Job Corps. But when we do, it is essential that we provide all possible assistance and our unwavering support.”
— Senator Max Cleland
[D-Georgia]

“The Job Corps works with young men and women to develop the academic and vocational skills they need in order to participate in the modern economy and enjoy a brighter future. 70,000 young men and women (are annually) trained at Job Corps centers-and 80 percent of those graduates (go) on to good jobs or higher education.”
— Senator Edward M. Kennedy
[D-Massachusetts]

“For years, Job Corps has been an incredibly successful program, giving students a chance to be contributing members of society. I am glad that many of my colleagues in the Congress join me in supporting this important program year after year.”
— Representative Henry Bonilla
[R-Texas]

“I am proud of the Job Corps program and the hope it has given to so many young people in Iowa.. The Job Corps program has succeeded in providing many participants a positive vision for the future through educational and vocational opportunities. I believe in offering lifetime learning opportunities for all Iowans, and Job Corps is an essential part of this initiative.”
— Governor Thomas J. Vilsack
[D-Iowa]

“The cost of failure far exceeds the price of progress. Job Corps is positioned to thrive well because of its record of success and individual achievement of its students. The investment in Job Corps changes lives. The results point to benefits for the economy, employers and communities.”
— Representative Steny Hoyer
[D-Maryland]

“Job Corps is a great program that not only uses its resources effectively, but also enhances the quality of life for the nation's young people. The Job Corps program helps young adults broaden their minds, learn skills and better prepare for the future so that they may provide for themselves and their families.”
— Senator Orrin Hatch
[R-Utah]