Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) is proud to announce that the San Jose Conservation Corps & Charter School and YouthBuild San Jose will be receiving an $800,000 dollar grant from the United States Department of Labor. The funds will be used to educate and train high school dropouts and other at risk youth. The funds will support programs that help these young adults earn their high school diploma and receive paid job training in the varying construction fields.

I"’m delighted to announce this grant for the San Jose Conservation Corps & Charter School and YouthBuild USA San Jose,” noted Rep. Zoe Lofgren. “These programs are absolutely critical in ensuring that at risk youth do not fall through the cracks and end-up in jail or worse. This grant is an investment in the future of our community. I’d also like to recognize Robert Hennessy for his continued dedication and work, which have made this program possible.”

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is serving her seventh term in Congress representing most of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County.  She serves as Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. She also Chairs the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and serves on the House Homeland Security Committee.  Congresswoman Lofgren is Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consisting of 34 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.