A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order giving Milwaukee Job Corps and 98 other contractor-operated centers nationwide at least 16 more days to remain open, following the U.S. Department of Labor's announcement to pause operations due to financial challenges.

About 130 students havie to change their plans for the future, including many who may now have to scramble to find somewhere to live since room and board are a key component of the program.

The Milwaukee Job Corps center, which has provided free education and vocational training to young people since 2011, was initially told it would close as part of nationwide cuts.

Horizons Youth Services, a youth job training facility, informed employees about layoffs at its facility on the northside of Milwaukee.