THE MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACT (MDTA), AS AMENDED, IS DESIGNED TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEMS OF WORKERS FACING JOB DISPLACEMENT, THE SPECIAL PROBLEMS OF THE HARDCORE UNEMPLOYED, OTHER UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED, AND THE EMERGENCE OF SKILL SHORTAGE IN CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS. THE ACT IS JOINTLY ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH,…

The purpose of the work-study program is to provide part-time employment for students who need the earnings from such employment to commence, continue, or return to an approved vocational education program on a full-time basis. Suggestions for developing work-study programs for vocational education students under the federal legislation are…

It is essential that priorities be realigned and that we return to the concept of education as career preparation. This should include the full range of educational endeavors from preschool through graduate school and adult education. Each state should have a complete plan for occupational education that includes priorities, immediate and…

THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DEVELOP A FEDERAL-LEVEL, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (VEIS), WERE PRESENTED IN THIS MANUAL. BASIC DESIGN ELEMENTS WERE DETERMINED BY STUDYING THE FEDERAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH STATE AND BY EVALUATING A NUMBER OF IMMEDIATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE FEDERAL…

The guide gives information necessary to apply for federal funds administered by the Department of Education (ED). For each ED program, program title, authorizing legislation, eligible applicants, and contact information are provided. (SK)

Part I gives information necessary to begin the process of applying for federal funds administered by the Department of Education. Lists program title, authorizing legislation, eligible applicants, and contact information. Part II adds 32 programs affected by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981. (SK)

The guide gives information necessary to begin the process of applying for federal funds administered by the Department of Education (ED). For each ED program, lists program title, authorizing legislation, eligible applicants, and contact information. (SK)

This manual is intended to provide general guidelines and assistance to staff participating in the organization and development of a New Careers Program in a community. These activities are supported through contract with the Bureau of Work Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, as part of the New Careers Program, Section 123(a)(4) of the Economic…

Brief descriptions for 45 ESEA Title III projects operating during the 1974-1975 fiscal year are given. Eighteen of these projects have completed their first year of operating with Title III funds. Among these are improving secondary reading, advisement, education by objectives, career education, tapes and techniques for underachievers, early…

This handbook contains an overview of programs along with a five-year fiscal summary of federal support for federally funded educational programs administered by the Ohio Department of Education. Programs include adult basic education, the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, federal surplus property,…

This guide to youth unemployment problems is based on the belief that a comprehensive system of program initiatives offers the best solutions. The principal focus is on vocationally at-risk youth. The first chapter defines and describes the target group, and outlines needs and appropriate responses. The second section describes the following eight…