Tongue Point Job Corps Center slated to close

Rep. Bonamici, a Democrat, described news of the closure as “outrageous” in a video taken outside the PIVOT Job Corps center in Portland. She said she represents both PIVOT and the Tongue Point Job Corps and is concerned for their futures.  “These programs are an incredible asset to our community because they’re so important for students who don’t fit into a traditional high school,” Bonamici said. “Job Corps in Astoria is a residential program  — those students may not have homes to go back to. And over the years, I have heard from students in both of these programs about what a difference it makes to them to have a path to an education and a good job.  “It’s the wrong direction for our country. As a member of the Education Committee, my job is to work on having a path for everyone. Not everyone is on the same path, but for many students, Job Corps is the path for them. So I’m outraged about this, and I’m going to do everything I can to fight back.”