Services provided with these funds are for economically disadvantaged individuals ages 55 and older. This funding is used to provide services to dislocated workers. Eligibility for this program is not based on household income rather, individuals must be laid-off due to a plant closure or substantial lay off. Supportive services and needs related payments are available on a limited basis to those participants who demonstrate a need. These funds are used to provide a summer employment and training program for economically disadvantaged youth ages 14 - 21.
Services provided include work experience, academic enrichment, remediation and supportive services.
These projects focus on educational themes for alternative education students such as school to work transition, increased skill levels and decreasing dropout rates. These funds are awarded to the SDA for meeting all required performance standards on JTPA IIA and IIC for each program year. As stated in the job training plan, these funds will be added to the available funds in JTPA IIA and IIC to provide regular program services. This funding is received through a performance based contract with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. Only the specific services requested by DFC are provided.