‘‘(B) that does not receive public funds for 
the creation and maintenance of the employ-
ment position. 
‘‘(7) URBAN JOBS PROGRAM.—The term ‘Urban 
Jobs Program’ means an Urban Jobs Program 
funded under subsection (c). 
‘‘(c) URBAN JOBS PROGRAM GRANTS.— 
‘‘(1) GRANTS.—The Secretary is authorized to 
make grants, on a competitive basis, to national or 
regional intermediaries for the purpose of carrying 
out Urban Jobs Programs that provide a com-
prehensive set of services to eligible youth in urban 
communities to provide such youth with a pathway 
to employment, or education leading to employment. 
‘‘(2) APPLICATION.— 
‘‘(A) FORM AND PROCEDURE.—To be eligi-
ble to receive a grant under this subsection, a 
national or regional intermediary shall submit 
an application at such time, in such manner, 
and accompanied by such information as the 
Secretary may require. 
‘‘(B) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.—The Sec-
retary shall require that the application contain, 
at a minimum— 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
21:43 Mar 28, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(i) a request for the grant, specifying 
the amount of the grant requested and 
proposed uses of the grant funds; 
‘‘(ii) a description of how the national 
or regional intermediary will meet, for par-
ticipants in the Urban Jobs Program, 
goals consisting of— 
‘‘(I) increased long-term employ-
ment in unsubsidized jobs; 
‘‘(II) reduced recidivism; 
‘‘(III) increased attainment of 
the recognized equivalent of a high 
school diploma; 
‘‘(IV) 
improved 
literacy 
and 
numeracy; and 
‘‘(V) increased attainment of in-
dustry-recognized certificates or cre-
dentials, or preparation for entry into 
an institution of higher education 
without need for further remediation; 
‘‘(iii) a description of underlying sup-
ports for the program, including— 
‘‘(I) engaged community part-
ners; 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
21:43 Mar 28, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(II) staff expertise in youth de-
velopment; and 
‘‘(III) 
demonstrated 
under-
standing of youth characteristics; 
‘‘(iv) a description of how the pro-
gram will enable program participants to 
achieve outcomes consisting of— 
‘‘(I) creation of caring relation-
ships with peers and staff; 
‘‘(II) creation of goals (such as 
the attainment described in clause 
(ii)(III), attainment of employment, 
admission to or completion of a degree 
at an institution of higher education, 
attainment of industry-recognized cer-
tificates or credentials, or preparation 
for entry into an institution of higher 
education without need for further re-
mediation); 
‘‘(III) participation in opportuni-
ties to contribute to the community 
through service or volunteerism; 
‘‘(IV) development of 21st cen-
tury workplace skills, including critical 
thinking and collaboration; 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
21:43 Mar 28, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00010
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(V) development of a sense of 
responsibility for one’s future; 
‘‘(VI) development of plans or 
strategies to meet one’s goals; 
‘‘(VII) reduction of risk-taking 
behaviors; 
‘‘(VIII) achievement of improved 
educational 
outcomes 
(such 
as 
numeracy, literacy, or the attainment 
described in clause (ii)(II)); 
‘‘(IX) achievement of improved 
employment outcomes; and 
‘‘(X) reduction of recidivism; and 
‘‘(v) a description of activities to be 
provided through the Urban Jobs Program 
that lead to the attainment of industry-rec-
ognized certificates or credentials described 
in paragraph (3). 
‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES.—A national or re-
gional intermediary that receives a grant under this 
subsection shall use the funds made available 
through the grant to carry out an Urban Jobs Pro-
gram, which shall include the following comprehen-
sive set of services: 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
21:43 Mar 28, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00011
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(A) Case management, through an indi-
vidual responsible for helping participants navi-
gate the Urban Jobs Program activities. 
‘‘(B) Educational services, including skill 
assessment, reading and math remediation, 
educational enrichment, services involving prep-
aration for and opportunities for attainment of 
the recognized equivalent of a high school di-
ploma, services that connect to career pathways 
such as opportunities for attainment of indus-
try-recognized certificates or credentials or for 
preparation for entry into an institution of 
higher education without the need for further 
remediation, and postsecondary education. 
‘‘(C) Employment and job readiness activi-
ties, including mentoring, community service 
opportunities, internships, on-the-job training, 
occupational skills training, personal develop-
ment, and unsubsidized jobs. 
‘‘(D) Support services, health and nutri-
tion service referral, substance abuse counseling 
and treatment, and provision of housing assist-
ance, interpersonal and basic living skills, and 
transportation, child care, clothing, and other 
assistance as needed. 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
21:43 Mar 28, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00012
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(4) LIMITATION.—Not more than 2 percent of 
the funds appropriated for any fiscal year under sec-
tion 174(d) may be used for expenses associated 
with carrying out this subsection. 
‘‘(d) REPORTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than August 1 
following each program year for which amounts are 
made available to carry out this section, the Sec-
retary of Labor shall submit to the Committee on 
Education and the Workforce of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Health, Edu-
cation, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report 
that details the progress made under this section in 
establishing Urban Jobs Programs through national 
or regional intermediaries. 
‘‘(2) INAPPLICABILITY OF SECTION 172.—The 
program shall not be subject to evaluations required 
under section 172. 
‘‘(e) NATIONAL JOBS COUNCIL ADVISORY COM-
MITTEE.— 
‘‘(1) 
ESTABLISHMENT.—The 
Secretary 
of 
Labor shall establish a committee to be known as 
the National Jobs Council Advisory Committee (re-
ferred to in this subsection as the ‘Committee’). 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
21:43 Mar 28, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00013
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(2) MEMBERSHIP.—The Committee shall be 
comprised of 12 members, appointed by the Sec-
retary, consisting of— 
‘‘(A) 3 individuals from the private sector, 
who are senior human resources or diversity 
employees with national or regional responsibil-
ities, and who have experience in oversight that 
includes hiring, employee training, or overseeing 
employee relations; 
‘‘(B) 5 representatives of employers in 
high-impact, high-growth industries, as defined 
by the Secretary; 
‘‘(C) 1 national intermediary staff member; 
‘‘(D) 1 regional intermediary staff mem-
ber; and 
‘‘(E) 2 representatives from the Depart-
ment of Labor. 
‘‘(3) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT; VACANCIES.— 
Members shall be appointed for the life of the Com-
mittee. Any vacancy in the Committee shall not af-
fect the powers of the Committee, but shall be filled 
in the same manner as the original appointment was 
made. 
‘‘(4) DUTIES.— 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
21:43 Mar 28, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00014
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(A) ANALYSIS.—The Committee shall 
analyze, and prepare recommendations for the 
Secretary concerning— 
‘‘(i) the design and operation of the 
program carried out under this section; 
‘‘(ii) long-term strategic priorities for 
the program; and 
‘‘(iii) the formulation and application 
of guidelines related to activities carried 
out under the program. 
‘‘(B) REPORTS.—The Committee shall pre-
pare and submit to the Secretary periodic re-
ports containing the recommendations described 
in subparagraph (A). 
‘‘(5) PERSONNEL.— 
‘‘(A) TRAVEL
EXPENSES.—The members 
of the Committee shall not receive compensa-
tion for the performance of services for the 
Committee, but shall be allowed travel expenses, 
including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at 
rates authorized for employees of agencies 
under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, 
United States Code, while away from their 
homes or regular places of business in the per-
formance of services for the Committee. Not-
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
21:43 Mar 28, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00015
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS
withstanding section 1342 of title 31, United 
States Code, the Secretary may accept the vol-
untary and uncompensated services of members 
of the Committee. 
‘‘(B) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOY-
EES.—Any Federal Government employee may 
be detailed to the Committee without reim-
bursement, and such detail shall be without 
interruption or loss of civil service status or 
privilege. 
‘‘(6) PERMANENT COMMITTEE.—Section 14 of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
App.) shall not apply to the Committee. 
‘‘(f) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING LOCAL ADVI-
SORY COMMITTEES.—It is the sense of Congress that— 
‘‘(1) a community-based affiliate receiving fund-
ing under this section should establish a local jobs 
council advisory committee to aid in establishing 
support from the local community for and guiding 
the local implementation of the program; and 
‘‘(2) not less than 1⁄3 of the members of the 
committee should be employers in high-impact, high- 
growth industries in the locality.’’. 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
23:02 Mar 29, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00016
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS
(b) FUNDING.—Section 174 of the Workforce Invest-
ment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2919) is amended by adding 
at the end the following: 
‘‘(d) URBAN JOBS PROGRAMS.—There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out section 173B— 
‘‘(1) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
‘‘(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; 
‘‘(3) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; 
‘‘(4) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and 
‘‘(5) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2016.’’. 
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of con-
tents in section 1(b) of the Workforce Investment Act of 
1998 is amended— 
(1) by inserting a period at the end of the item 
relating to section 173A; and 
(2) by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 173A the following: 
‘‘Sec. 173B. Urban jobs programs.’’. 
Æ 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
21:43 Mar 28, 2013
Jkt 029200
PO 00000
Frm 00017
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H1340.IH
H1340
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with BILLS