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17.250:  Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)

Popular Name:  JTPA

Objectives:  To establish programs to prepare economically disadvantaged youth and adults facing serious barriers to employment for participation in the labor force by providing job training and other services that will result in increased employment and earnings, increased educational and occupational skills, and decreased welfare dependency.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

17.250 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  States. Sections 202, 252 and 262 of JTPA identify the Governor as the recipient of basic Title II training program funds. Under Sections 101 and 105 of the Act, governors are responsible for designation of service delivery areas (SDAs) and approval of local job training plans.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Title II-A - Economically disadvantaged adults facing serious barriers to employment who are in special need of such training to obtain productive employment. Not less than 65 percent shall be in one or more of the following categories: basic skills deficient; school dropouts; recipients of cash welfare payments; offenders; individuals with disabilities; homeless; another category established by particular SDAs after a request to the Governor. Title II-B - Summer Jobs Program for economically disadvantaged youth ages 14- 21. Title II-C - In-School youth: economically disadvantaged, ages 16- 21 (or 14-21 if provided for in job training plan). Not less than 65 percent shall be in the following categories: basic skills deficient; educational attainment one or more years below grade level; pregnant or parenting; individuals with disabilities; homeless or run-away youth; offenders; in an SDA established category. Out-of-school youth: economically disadvantaged, 16-21. Not less than 65 percent in same categories as for in-school, with exception of grade attainment and addition of a school dropout category. Title II-C -Economically disadvantaged youth. Title II-B - Summer Jobs Programs — Youth age 14- 21.

Credentials/Documentation:  In order to establish a continuing relationship under the Act, the Governor and the Secretary of Labor signed a Governor/Secretary Agreement, which consists of a statement assuring that the State shall comply with the Job Training Partnership Act and the applicable rules and regulations.

17.250 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure:  For Title II, the Governor submits a State Plan to the Employment and Training Administration, Administrator, Office of Job Training Programs, Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room N-4459, Washington, DC 20210. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  Funds are allotted by statutory formula to States by the national office of the Employment and Training Administration.

Deadlines:  Each State shall submit its plan on or before the date set by the Employment and Training Administration. Contact Headquarters Office listed below for grant application deadline date.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Grant applications will be approved or more information will be requested before the beginning of the program year.

Appeals:  Contact Headquarters Office listed below to obtain information on appeal procedures.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  No established range; based on formula allocation.

17.250 RELATED PROGRAMS:

17.250 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

17.250 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Type of Assistance:  Formula Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) Program operates on a Program Year (PY) beginning July 1 and ending June 30. For Title II-A: PY 99 $955,000,000; PY 00 est $955,000,000; and FY 01 est not available. For Title II-B: CY 99 $871,000,000; CY 00 est $871,000,000; and CY 01 est not available. For Title II-C: PY 99 $129,965,000; PY 00 est $129,965,000. (The JTPA program expires as of June 30, 2000, and employment and training funding will continue under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)).

Budget Account Number:  16-0174-0-1-504.

Authorization:  Job Training Partnership Act of 1982, as amended, Titles I, II, V, and VII, Part A, Sections 101-109, 121-127, 141-145, 161-173, 182-184, 201-206, 251-256, 504, Public Law 102-367, 29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  20 CFR 626-631, Federal Register of September 2, 1994. (Note: JTPA will be replace by the Workforce Investment Bill of 1998 (Public Law 105-220) as of July 1, 2000.

17.250 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Contact appropriate Regional Employment and Training Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office:  Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210. Contact: Ronald Putz, Director, Office of Employment and Training Programs. Phone: (202) 219-5303 x169.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

17.250 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Title II - Title II-A Funds are allotted to the States under the following formula: one-third on the basis of areas of substantial unemployment (areas with an average unemployment rate of at least 6.5 percent), one-third on the basis of excess unemployment (above 4.5 percent), and one-third on the basis of the relative number of economically disadvantaged persons. Of the total grant allotted to each State, the Governor allocated 77 percent to the service delivery areas for training services. The remaining 23 percent of the grant was available as follows: 8 percent for State education coordination and grants; 5 percent for incentive grants and technical assistance to service delivery areas; 5 percent for the Governor's training program for older workers; and 5 percent for other State training programs, State administrative and auditing costs, and funding of the State Job Training Coordinating Council. Matching is required for 100 percent of the 8 percent education grants. Title II-B: A summer youth employment and training program is authorized separately by Title II-B. Funds are allotted to the States on the same basis as in the Title II-A training program. The Governor will allocate 100 percent of the grant to service delivery areas on the same basis as in the Title II-A program. Title II-C: Funds are allotted to the States on the same basis as in the Title II-A training program. The Governor will allocate 82 percent of the grant to the service delivery areas for the training services on the same basis as in the Title II-A program. The remainder of the grant funds are available as follows: 5 percent for incentive grants to service delivery areas; 5 percent for overall administration, management, and auditing activities, other State training programs, and funding of the State Job Training Coordinating Council; and 8 percent for State education and coordination grants.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Funds are allotted based on unemployment statistics available for the most recent 12 months.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Title I of the Job Training Partnership Act establishes the structure for the local service delivery system and planning requirements. Title I also sets forth additional State responsibilities. It provides policies and procedures for the development and implementation of performance standards and defines basic program and administrative requirements under the Act. Title II was divided into three separate programs (II-A, II-B, and II-C) under the JTPA Amendments of 1992. The revised Title II-A is the Adult Training Program, and the new Title II-C is the Youth Training Program. Title II-A - Adult Training Program and Title II-C - Youth Training Program — authorize and set out requirements for adult and youth training programs to be administered by the State and planned and carried out through a partnership between the private sector and government at the State and local level. Services under Title II are targeted to the economically disadvantaged, but up to 10 percent of a service delivery area's participants can be non-economically disadvantaged individuals who face employment barriers. Title II-B contains a separate authorization for a summer youth employment and training program.

17.250 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Reporting requirements as specified by the Secretary in accordance with 20 CFR 627.455.

Audits:  Audits of the States and SDAs will be conducted in accordance with 20 CFR 627.480.

Records:  States are required to maintain adequate records in accordance with 20 CFR 627.460.