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JTPA Titles (Programs)

Title I

  • Describes coordination among state and local governments and the business community.

Title II

  • Outlines requirements for state and local operations of adult and youth programs for the economically disadvantaged.

Title II-A

  • Authorizes training and services for adults who are economically disadvantaged and/or have significant barriers to employment.
  • Training is afforded through grants to states for local training and employment programs.
  • Program services: needs/abilities assessment, strategy of services (e.g. classroom training, OJT, job search assistance, work experience, etc.).

Title II-B

  • Offers economically disadvantaged youth jobs and training during the summer.
  • Includes basic and remedial education, work experience programs, and support services.

Title II-C

  • Provides year-round training and employment programs for youth, both in and out of school.
  • Authorized adult services, limited internships, school-to-work transition services, alternative high school services.

Title III

  • Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act.
  • Layoffs, plant closings.
  • Services offered: early intervention programs, occupational skill training, job search assistance, support services, relocation assistance.
Author: Michelle Blunk
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