As part of the Trump Administration's budget plan, $2.5 billion cuts have been arranged for the Labor Department: a 21 percent decrease in the budget. In accordance with the proposed budget cut, the Senior Community Service Employment Program would be abolished entirely--a $434 million cost that helps low-income job hunters secure permanent work. The plan would also decrease funding for Job Corps, which offers job training to disadvantaged youth, and eliminate some initiatives to help disabled job seekers obtain employment. In an effort to decrease spending on unemployment benefits, the budget proposes strengthening the Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment Program. The Bureau of International Labor Affairs' responsibilities would also be changed to protect American workers from unfair trade agreements made by the U.S.
See "Labor Dept. cuts target job training programs for seniors, disadvantaged youths", Jonelle Marte, The Washington Post, March 16, 2017