Job Corps PSA - 1960's

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0622

Notes: Part of the WTRF cache from Wheeling, West Virginia from a retired TV engineer there. That's where most of the recent posting has come from (and I've got a lot more to transfer and post). [sung] What does it mean to awake in the morning and find that there's nothing to do. And what does it mean to be searching for something new. And what does it mean... [voice-over] What did you drop into when you dropped out of school? No job? No job skill? No money? If you're between sixteen and twenty-two, Job Corps can give you a chance. A chance to learn a skill. A chance to get a job. A chance to stop running. A chance to make some money - a chance to be somebody, Give yourself a chance. Call your local state employment office or write Job Corps, Washington DC, 20506. From a 16mm print. ffn020-psas-1968-6

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The still from the 'Job Corps PSA - 1960's' likely emphasizes themes of youth, purpose, and the challenges faced by young people at that time. The lyrics hint at feelings of aimlessness and the search for meaning, suggesting the importance of opportunity and engagement in shaping one's future. The PSA could have been aimed at encouraging young people to participate in the Job Corps program, which was designed to provide vocational training and support.

00:00:00.000 — The still from the 'Job Corps PSA - 1960's' likely emphasizes themes of youth, purpose, and the challenges faced by young people at that time. The lyrics hint at feelings of aimlessness and the search for meaning, suggesting the importance of opportunity and engagement in shaping one's future. The PSA could have been aimed at encouraging young people to participate in the Job Corps program, which was designed to provide vocational training and support.

The still from the 'Job Corps PSA - 1960s' features a person sitting casually, possibly on a bed or couch, reading a magazine. The scene captures a moment of boredom or idleness, aligning with the song's introspective lyrics about waking up with nothing to do. The overall tone suggests a call to action and the importance of finding purpose, especially in the context of the Job Corps initiative aimed at youth engagement and development. The image is likely saturated with a warm hue, characteristic of the era's film quality.

00:00:02.002 — The still from the 'Job Corps PSA - 1960s' features a person sitting casually, possibly on a bed or couch, reading a magazine. The scene captures a moment of boredom or idleness, aligning with the song's introspective lyrics about waking up with nothing to do. The overall tone suggests a call to action and the importance of finding purpose, especially in the context of the Job Corps initiative aimed at youth engagement and development. The image is likely saturated with a warm hue, characteristic of the era's film quality.

The still from the 'Job Corps PSA - 1960s' captures a moment where a young person is seen looking out from a fire escape. The scene reflects themes of urban life and possibly feelings of aimlessness, aligning with the lyrics questioning the meaning of waking up with nothing to do. This visual element underscores the PSA's message about the importance of opportunity and engagement, particularly in the context of job training and youth programs during that era.

00:00:37.704 — The still from the 'Job Corps PSA - 1960s' captures a moment where a young person is seen looking out from a fire escape. The scene reflects themes of urban life and possibly feelings of aimlessness, aligning with the lyrics questioning the meaning of waking up with nothing to do. This visual element underscores the PSA's message about the importance of opportunity and engagement, particularly in the context of job training and youth programs during that era.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

What does it mean to awake in the morning and find that there's nothing to do? And what does it mean to be searching for something new? What did you drop into when you dropped out of school? No job? No job skill? No money? If you're between 16 and 22, Job Corps can give you a chance. A chance to learn a skill. A chance to get a job. A chance to stop running. A chance to make some money. A chance to be somebody. Give yourself a chance. Call your local state employment office or write Job Corps, Washington, D.C., 20506.