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29 U.S.C. § 2703 (LABOR)
§ 2703. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) Advanced workplace practices
The term “advanced workplace practices” means innovations in work organization and performance, including high-performance workplace systems, flexible production techniques, quality programs, continuous improvement, concurrent engineering, close relationships between suppliers and customers, widely diffused decisionmaking and work teams, and effective integration of production technology, worker skills and training, and workplace organization, and such other characteristics as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce.
(2) Advanced workplace technologies
The term “advanced workplace technologies” includes—
(A) numerically controlled machine tools, robots, automated process control equipment, computerized flexible manufacturing systems, associated computer software, and other technology for improving the manufacturing and industrial production of goods and commercial services, which advance the state-of-the-art; or
(B) novel industrial and commercial techniques and processes not previously generally available that improve quality, productivity, and practices, including engineering design, quality assurance, concurrent engineering, continuous process production technology, inventory management, upgraded worker skills, communications with customers and suppliers, and promotion of sustainable economic growth.
(3) Department
The term “Department” means the Department of Labor.
(4) Nonprofit organization
The term “nonprofit organization” means a tax-exempt organization, as described in paragraph (3), (4), or (5) of section 501(c) of title 26.
(5) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.
(6) Worker organization
The term “worker organization” means a labor organization within the meaning of section 501(c)(5) of title 26.
(Pub. L. 103–382, title V, § 544, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4053.)
29 U.S.C. § 2705 (LABOR)
§ 2705. Identification and dissemination of best practices
(a) In general
(1) Information
The Secretary, in cooperation and after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, shall assist workers, worker organizations, and employers in successfully adopting advanced workplace technologies, and advanced workplace practices by identifying, collecting, and disseminating information on best workplace practices and workplace assessment tools, including—
(A) methods, techniques, and successful models of labor-management cooperation and of worker and worker organization participation in the development, evaluation, selection, and implementation of new and advanced workplace technologies, and advanced workplace practices;
(B) methods, techniques, and successful models for the design and implementation of new and advanced workplace practices;
(C) methods, techniques, and successful models for the design and implementation of advanced forms of work organization; and
(D) methods, techniques, and successful models for the assessment of worker skills and training needs relating to the effective development, evaluation, selection, and implementation of advanced workplace technologies, and advanced workplace practices.
(2) Contents
Such information on best workplace practices shall include—
(A) summaries and analyses of best practice cases;
(B) criteria for assessment of current workplace practices; and
(C) information on the best available education and training materials and services relating to the development, implementation, and operation of systems utilizing new and advanced workplace technologies, and advanced workplace practices.
(b) Distribution
The information and materials developed under this section shall be distributed through an appropriate entity designated by the Secretary of Commerce to the Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology, to the Manufacturing Outreach Center, to other technology training entities, and directly to others as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Commerce.
(Pub. L. 103–382, title V, § 546, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4055.)
29 U.S.C. § 2706 (LABOR)
§ 2706. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through 1997.
(b) Availability
Amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 103–382, title V, § 547, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4055.)
29 U.S.C. § 2811 (LABOR)
§ 2811. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to provide workforce investment activities, through statewide and local workforce investment systems, that increase the employment, retention, and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by participants, and, as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 106, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 945.)
29 U.S.C. § 2843 (LABOR)
§ 2843. Identification of eligible providers of youth activities
From funds allocated under paragraph (2)(A) or (3) of section 2853(b) of this title to a local area, the local board for such area shall identify eligible providers of youth activities by awarding grants or contracts on a competitive basis, based on the recommendations of the youth council and on the criteria contained in the State plan, to the providers to carry out the activities, and shall conduct oversight with respect to the providers, in the local area.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 123, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 971.)
29 U.S.C. § 2851 (LABOR)
§ 2851. General authorization
The Secretary shall make an allotment under section 2852(b)(1)(C) of this title to each State that meets the requirements of section 2822 of this title and a grant to each outlying area that complies with the requirements of this chapter, to assist the State or outlying area, and to enable the State or outlying area to assist local areas, for the purpose of providing workforce investment activities for eligible youth in the State or outlying area and in the local areas.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 126, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 971.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title” meaning title I of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 939, as amended, which enacted this chapter, repealed sections 1501 to 1505, 1511 to 1583, 1592 to 1735, 1737 to 1791h, 1792 to 1792b, 2301 to 2314 of this title, section 211 of former Title 40, Appendix, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, sections 11421, 11441 to 11447, 11449, 11450, 11461 to 11466, 11471, and 11472 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and sections 42101 to 42106 of Title 49, Transportation, enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1501, 2301, and 2940 of this title and section 11421 of Title 42, and repealed provisions set out as notes under sections 801 and 2301 of this title and section 1255a of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
29 U.S.C. § 2861 (LABOR)
§ 2861. General authorization
The Secretary shall make allotments under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(B) of section 2862(b) of this title to each State that meets the requirements of section 2822 of this title and a grant to each outlying area that complies with the requirements of this chapter, to assist the State or outlying area, and to enable the State or outlying area to assist local areas, for the purpose of providing workforce investment activities for adults, and dislocated workers, in the State or outlying area and in the local areas.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 131, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 982.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title” meaning title I of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 939, as amended, which enacted this chapter, repealed sections 1501 to 1505, 1511 to 1583, 1592 to 1735, 1737 to 1791h, 1792 to 1792b, 2301 to 2314 of this title, section 211 of former Title 40, Appendix, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, sections 11421, 11441 to 11447, 11449, 11450, 11461 to 11466, 11471, and 11472 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and sections 42101 to 42106 of Title 49, Transportation, enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1501, 2301, and 2940 of this title and section 11421 of Title 42, and repealed provisions set out as notes under sections 801 and 2301 of this title and section 1255a of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
29 U.S.C. § 2872 (LABOR)
§ 2872. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Youth activities
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities described in section 2852(a) of this title, such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003.
(b) Adult employment and training activities
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities described in section 2862(a)(1) of this title, such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003.
(c) Dislocated worker employment and training activities
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities described in section 2862(a)(2) of this title, such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 137, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1006.)
29 U.S.C. § 2881 (LABOR)
§ 2881. Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are—
(1) to maintain a national Job Corps program, carried out in partnership with States and communities, to assist eligible youth who need and can benefit from an intensive program, operated in a group setting in residential and nonresidential centers, to become more responsible, employable, and productive citizens;
(2) to set forth standards and procedures for selecting individuals as enrollees in the Job Corps;
(3) to authorize the establishment of Job Corps centers in which enrollees will participate in intensive programs of activities described in this subchapter; and
(4) to prescribe various other powers, duties, and responsibilities incident to the operation and continuing development of the Job Corps.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 141, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1006.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 1691 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
29 U.S.C. § 2882 (LABOR)
§ 2882. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Applicable local board
The term “applicable local board” means a local board—
(A) that provides information for a Job Corps center on local employment opportunities and the job skills needed to obtain the opportunities; and
(B) that serves communities in which the graduates of the Job Corps center seek employment.
(2) Applicable one-stop center
The term “applicable one-stop center” means a one-stop customer service center that provides services, such as referral, intake, recruitment, and placement, to a Job Corps center.
(3) Enrollee
The term “enrollee” means an individual who has voluntarily applied for, been selected for, and enrolled in the Job Corps program, and remains with the program, but has not yet become a graduate.
(4) Former enrollee
The term “former enrollee” means an individual who has voluntarily applied for, been selected for, and enrolled in the Job Corps program, but left the program before completing the requirements of a vocational training program, or receiving a secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent, as a result of participation in the Job Corps program.
(5) Graduate
The term “graduate” means an individual who has voluntarily applied for, been selected for, and enrolled in the Job Corps program and has completed the requirements of a vocational training program, or received a secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent, as a result of participation in the Job Corps program.
(6) Job Corps
The term “Job Corps” means the Job Corps described in section 2883 of this title.
(7) Job Corps center
The term “Job Corps center” means a center described in section 2887 of this title.
(8) Operator
The term “operator” means an entity selected under this subchapter to operate a Job Corps center.
(9) Region
The term “region” means an area served by a regional office of the Employment and Training Administration.
(10) Service provider
The term “service provider” means an entity selected under this subchapter to provide services described in this subchapter to a Job Corps center.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 142, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1006.)
29 U.S.C. § 2883 (LABOR)
§ 2883. Establishment
There shall be within the Department of Labor a “Job Corps”.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 143, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1007.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 1692 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
29 U.S.C. § 2883a (LABOR)
§ 2883a. Office of Job Corps
Not later than 90 days after December 30, 2005, the Secretary of Labor shall permanently establish and maintain an Office of Job Corps within the Office of the Secretary, in the Department of Labor, to carry out the functions (including duties, responsibilities, and procedures) of subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2881 et seq.). The Secretary shall appoint a senior member of the civil service to head that Office of Job Corps and carry out subtitle C. The Secretary shall transfer funds appropriated for the program carried out under that subtitle C, including the administration of such program, to the head of that Office of Job Corps. The head of that Office of Job Corps shall have contracting authority and shall receive support as necessary from the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management with respect to contracting functions and the Assistant Secretary for Policy with respect to research and evaluation functions.
(Pub. L. 109–149, title I, § 102, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2842.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, as amended. Subtitle C of title I of the Act is classified generally to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of Title 20, Education, and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2006, and also as part of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, and not as part of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 which comprises this chapter.
29 U.S.C. § 2883b (LABOR)
§ 2883b. Transfer of administration of Job Corps program to Employment and Training Administration
The Secretary of Labor shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate a plan for the transfer of the administration of the Job Corps program authorized under title I–C of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 from the Office of the Secretary to the Employment and Training Administration. As of the date that is 30 days after the date of submission of such plan, the Secretary may transfer the administration and appropriated funds of the program from the Office of the Secretary and the provisions of section 2883a of this title shall no longer be applicable.
(Pub. L. 111–117, div. D, title I, § 108, Dec. 16, 2009, 123 Stat. 3238.)
heading: References in Text
text: Title I–C of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, referred to in text, probably means subtitle C of title I of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1006, which is classified generally to this subchapter. For complete classification of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of Title 20, Education, and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2010, and also as part of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010, and not as part of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 which comprises this chapter.
29 U.S.C. § 2884 (LABOR)
§ 2884. Individuals eligible for the Job Corps
To be eligible to become an enrollee, an individual shall be—
(1) not less than age 16 and not more than age 21 on the date of enrollment, except that—
(A) not more than 20 percent of the individuals enrolled in the Job Corps may be not less than age 22 and not more than age 24 on the date of enrollment; and
(B) either such maximum age limitation may be waived by the Secretary, in accordance with regulations of the Secretary, in the case of an individual with a disability;
(2) a low-income individual; and
(3) an individual who is one or more of the following:
(A) Basic skills deficient.
(B) A school dropout.
(C) Homeless, a runaway, or a foster child.
(D) A parent.
(E) An individual who requires additional education, vocational training, or intensive counseling and related assistance, in order to participate successfully in regular schoolwork or to secure and hold employment.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 144, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1007.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 1693 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
29 U.S.C. § 2886 (LABOR)
§ 2886. Enrollment
(a) Relationship between enrollment and military obligations
Enrollment in the Job Corps shall not relieve any individual of obligations under the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 451 et seq.).
(b) Period of enrollment
No individual may be enrolled in the Job Corps for more than 2 years, except—
(1) in a case in which completion of an advanced career training program under section 2888(c) of this title would require an individual to participate in the Job Corps for not more than one additional year; or
(2) as the Secretary may authorize in a special case.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 146, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1010.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Military Selective Service Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act June 24, 1948, ch. 625, 62 Stat. 604, as amended, which is classified principally to section 451 et seq. of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 451 of Title 50, Appendix, and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 1696 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
29 U.S.C. § 2889 (LABOR)
§ 2889. Counseling and job placement
(a) Counseling and testing
The Secretary shall arrange for counseling and testing for each enrollee at regular intervals to measure progress in the education and vocational training programs carried out through the Job Corps.
(b) Placement
The Secretary shall arrange for counseling and testing for enrollees prior to their scheduled graduations to determine their capabilities and, based on their capabilities, shall make every effort to arrange to place the enrollees in jobs in the vocations for which the enrollees are trained or to assist the enrollees in obtaining further activities described in this subchapter. In arranging for the placement of graduates in jobs, the Secretary shall utilize the one-stop delivery system to the fullest extent possible.
(c) Status and progress
The Secretary shall determine the status and progress of enrollees scheduled for graduation and make every effort to assure that their needs for further activities described in this subchapter are met.
(d) Services to former enrollees
The Secretary may provide such services as the Secretary determines to be appropriate under this subchapter to former enrollees.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 149, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1012.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 1702 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
29 U.S.C. § 2890 (LABOR)
§ 2890. Support
(a) Personal allowances
The Secretary may provide enrollees assigned to Job Corps centers with such personal allowances as the Secretary may determine to be necessary or appropriate to meet the needs of the enrollees.
(b) Readjustment allowances
(1) Graduates
The Secretary shall arrange for a readjustment allowance to be paid to graduates. The Secretary shall arrange for the allowance to be paid at the one-stop center nearest to the home of the graduate who is returning home, or at the one-stop center nearest to the location where the graduate has indicated an intent to seek employment. If the Secretary uses any organization, in lieu of a one-stop center, to provide placement services under this Act, the Secretary shall arrange for that organization to pay the readjustment allowance.
(2) Former enrollees
The Secretary may provide for a readjustment allowance to be paid to former enrollees. The provision of the readjustment allowance shall be subject to the same requirements as are applicable to the provision of the readjustment allowance paid to graduates under paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 150, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1013.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, as amended, known as the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of Title 20, Education, and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in sections 1699 and 1702 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
29 U.S.C. § 2891 (LABOR)
§ 2891. Operating plan
(a) In general
The provisions of the contract between the Secretary and an entity selected to operate a Job Corps center shall, at a minimum, serve as an operating plan for the Job Corps center.
(b) Additional information
The Secretary may require the operator, in order to remain eligible to operate the Job Corps center, to submit such additional information as the Secretary may require, which shall be considered part of the operating plan.
(c) Availability
The Secretary shall make the operating plan described in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, excluding any proprietary information, available to the public.
(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 151, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1013.)