by NJCA | Jul 4, 1964 | 1960
Charles “Hucklebuck” Logan, a 17-year-old from Baltimore, is the first person to sign up for Job Corps. He was one of the 50 to complete the registration process on opening day.
by NJCA | Jul 3, 1964 | 1960
Otis Singletary is named National Director of Job Corps.
by NJCA | Jul 2, 1964 | 1960
Sargent Shriver is appointed as Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity.
by NJCA | Jul 1, 1964 | 1960
President Lyndon Johnson signs the Economic Opportunity Act into law and authorizes Job Corps.