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This federal program trains older workers. The Trump administration wants to cut it

CNBC · May 16, 2026, 1:30 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Ronald Williams was unemployed when a friend recommended a local jobs program for older workers.
  • After he completed training with Goodwill in 2024, Williams quickly landed a job as a custodian — a role he still holds two years later, at age 62.

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Ronald Williams was unemployed when a friend recommended a local jobs program for older workers.

After he completed training with Goodwill in 2024, Williams quickly landed a job as a custodian — a role he still holds two years later, at age 62.

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