WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was recognized with the 2022 Congressional Leadership Award by the National Job Corps Association for his advocacy of expanding education and career opportunities through the Job Corps program.

“The National Job Corps Association is pleased to present Senator John Boozman with its 2022 Congressional Leadership Award. Senator Boozman has been a tireless champion of the Cass Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (CCC) and Little Rock Job Corps Center and their students, staff, and communities. From leading the fight in 2019 to prevent the closure of the Cass Job Corps CCC, and all Forest Service Job Corps CCCs, to helping the Little Rock Job Corps campus establish a dynamic partnership with University of Arkansas, Pulaski-Technical College, Senator Boozman and his team have consistently worked to expand opportunities for young people across Arkansas. We are incredibly grateful for Senator Boozman’s leadership and dedication to Job Corps,” said Byron Garrett, President and CEO of National Job Corps Association.

“I’m honored by this recognition and proud to support Job Corps because this program helps young people develop valuable skills and supplies the job training they need to be successful in the workforce. This is an investment in students and the future of Arkansas. I look forward to working with my colleagues and our partners to further champion and strengthen Job Corps,” Boozman said.

Job Corps is a training and education program that provides hands-on workforce development experience while helping young people complete their high school education. Operated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Arkansas is home to two Job Corps locations – the Little Rock Job Corps Center and the Cass Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.

Last week, Boozman met with Little Rock Job Corps Center student Deshuntay Chatman who was visiting the nation’s capital to meet with elected leaders about the importance of the program.

National Job Corps Association President and CEO Byron Garrett presented Sen. Boozman with the association’s 2022 Congressional Leadership Award.