[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 74 (Monday, April 19, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19201-19202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-9685]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Workforce Investment Act: Job Corps Program; Notice to Employers

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This Notice describes the Job Corps Program and encourages 
employers to become involved with the Program.

ADDRESSES: Employers (both public and private) who are interested in 
learning more about the Job Corps Program as a meaningful source for 
skilled, entry-level workers are invited to request information. Please 
send requests to the Director, Division of Program Planning and 
Development, Office of Job Corps, Employment and Training 
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, 
Room N4507, Washington, DC 20210.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan I. Lafferman, Office of Job 
Corps. Telephone: (202) 219-5556, ext. 140 (this is not a toll-free 
number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Job Corps Program offers qualified youth 
ages 16-24 the opportunity to become capable and reliable young adults 
with skills to succeed in business and at life. Students receive 
vocational training, social and employability skills development and 
academic education leading to a GED. At the core of the curriculum is a 
trade that each student selects from approximately 100 vocational 
offerings (e.g., construction, health services, business and 
administrative, computer services, culinary arts, automotive and truck 
repair, retail sales, welding, security, machinist, electronic 
assembler, lithographic printer and heavy equipment operator). Students 
receive competency-based, individualized instruction from instructors 
who have many years of experience in their trade.
    In addition to academic and vocational development, Job Corps 
focuses on social and employability skills that help students adapt to 
different working and living environ-ments. Each student goes through 
an extensive curriculum that stresses dependability in attendance, 
adaptability in tasks, working in a team environment, and interpersonal 
skills including conflict resolution. Job Corps also demands discipline 
and instills a strong work ethic, responsibility and good behavior. As 
part of their comprehensive program, students also volunteer to 
participate in Community Service Projects.
    Under Job Corp's strict Zero Tolerance Program, a formal commitment 
is required from all students that they will be free of drugs and avoid 
any violence. Failure to meet this commitment results in dismissal from 
the program. Students are tested for drugs upon entry to the Program 
and upon suspicion during their enrollment.
    Currently, there are 118 Job Corps centers located throughout the 
United States. Job Corps students are economically disadvantaged, 
unemployed youth, male and female, who have volunteered for the 
program. The average stay for a student is 7 months, and approximately 
68,000 students participate in the program each year.
    The primary purpose of this Notice is to inform employers that the 
Job Corps Program has great interest in developing meaningful 
partnerships with a wide variety of businesses that seek qualified, 
entry-level workers. Job Corps endeavors to make all of its program 
components (academic, social and employability skills, and vocational) 
responsive to the needs of the business community, and employer 
involvement can contribute significantly to this objective. Involvement 
activities can include a full range of tasks including, but not limited 
to: Updating curricula; mentoring students and staff; providing 
equipment, supplies and services; offering workplace tours; internships 
and work-based learning opportunities; recruiting other business 
participants; co-hosting Job Fairs at a Job Corps center and serving on 
a center's Industry Council.
    Job Corps fully supports the economic goals of America's 
businesses--to expand market share and increase profits. A trained 
workforce is, perhaps, the most critical resource in achieving these 
goals and Job Corps is in the business of developing a trained 
workforce. You are encouraged to partner with the Job Corps Program in 
meeting this mutual objective.


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    Dated: April 13, 1999.
Raymond L. Bramucci,
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training.
[FR Doc. 99-9685 Filed 4-16-99; 8:45 am]
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