PROGRAM

ACCESS

  PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, out-of-school youth

services provided: 

Job search, counseling, wage subsidy, skills upgrading, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, and assessment

administrative agency:

State Education Department

eligible service providers:

Boards of Cooperative and Educational Services (BOCES), public secondary schools, private colleges/universities, CUNY and SUNY two-year institutions and community-based organizations

source of funding:

Federal/State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

The ACCESS System is designed to meet the education and training needs of adult learners, families, employers and the community. ACCESS collaborates and links with a variety of agencies, businesses and industries to deliver high quality, cost-effective and customized programs and services to enable clients to increase personal and economic self-sufficiency.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

4,219,491

3,309,000

3,219,247

2,515,536

2,500,000

number enrolled*:

114,259 total;

33,205 public

assistance recipients

136,399 total;

39,071 public assistance recipients

186,827 total; 52,752 public assistance recipients

outcome data:

15,748 obtained employment; 12,166 earned H.S. diploma or equivalency;

2,687 were removed from public assistance

11,230 obtained employment; 10,749 earned H.S. diploma or equivalency; 2,198 were removed from public assistance; 1,583 had their public assistance grant reduced

32,700 obtained employment; 10,617 earned H.S. diploma or equivalency; 6,259 removed from public assistance; 3,531 had their public assistance grant reduced; 15,609 enrolled in further education or training programs

CONTACT

name/agency:

GLENN SCHECHTMAN, State Education Department

phone number:

518-474-5808

 PROGRAM

ADOLESCENT VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION (AVE)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

In-school youth

services provided:

Counseling, pre-vocational skills training, stipends, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, and assessment

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

BOCES, community-based organizations, unions, public/private partnerships, and service delivery areas

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget/State Statute: Section 42, Labor Law

description:

Provides individual and group counseling to economically disadvantaged youth (14-15 years old) to define career and educational goals, enhance future employability, expand career awareness, increase school retention and provide academic credit. AVE is included in Youth Education, Employment and Training Program (YEETP).

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)*:

2,070,000

1,489,450

1,610,244

1,610,244

1,610,244

number enrolled:

824

516

591

523

outcome data:

718 completions

408 terminations

303 completions

490 terminations

391 completions

459 terminations

CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

ADULT EDUCATION ACT (AEA)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Literacy and English as a Second Language instruction

administrative agency:

State Education Department

eligible service providers:

BOCES, community-based organizations, public secondary schools, and voluntary agencies

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal Statute: Adult Education Act (Public Law 98-511, 1984)

description:

AEA is a funding stream for adult education activities.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

17,524,269

17,362,385

16,979,115

23,672,000

24,039,656

number enrolled*:

209,390

198,883

201,105

210,952

outcome data*:

17,658 received GED diplomas; 12,766 went

on to further education or training;

12,415 obtained employment

15,949 received GED diplomas; 12,883 went on to further education or training; 16,005 obtained employment

12,765 received GED diplomas;

21,207 obtained employment;

4,365 were removed from public assistance; 3,741 reduced their public assistance grants due to increased earnings

14,582 received GED diplomas; 25,775 obtained employment; 3,649 were removed from public assistance; 4,157 reduced their public assistance grants due to increased earnings

CONTACT

name/agency:

BOB PURGA, State Education Department

phone number:

518-474-8920

 PROGRAM

ADULT LITERACY - EDUCATION AID GRANTS (ALE)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, out-of-school youth

services provided:

Literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, life skills instruction and high school equivalency preparation

administrative agency:

State Education Department

eligible service providers:

SUNY, CUNY, private colleges and universities, community-based organizations, voluntary literacy agencies, and libraries

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

ALE is a funding stream for adult literacy activities.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

2,573,000

2,324,700

2,324,700

3,700,000

3,324,700

number enrolled*:

209,390

198,883

201,105

210,952

outcome data*:

17,658 received GED diplomas; 12,766 went on to further education or training;

12,415 obtained employment

15,949 received GED diplomas; 12,883 went on

to further education or training

16,005 obtained employment

12,765 received GED diplomas; 21,207 obtained

employment;

4,365 were removed from public assistance; 3,741 reduced their public assistance grants due to increased earnings

14,582 received GED diplomas; 25,775 obtained employment; 3,649 were removed from public assistance; 4,157 reduced their public assistance grants due to increased earnings

CONTACT

name/agency:

BARBARA SHAY, State Education Department

phone number:

518-474-5808

 PROGRAM

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, youth

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, entry-level skills training, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, and assessment

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Community-based organizations and companies

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

There are four affirmative action contracts, each of which identify, recruit, and train minorities, veterans, and women for jobs in the construction industry, nursing, and business.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

1,177,500

1,173,400

1,210,600

1,214,000

1,225,000

number enrolled:

830 total; 801 Black or Hispanic

587 total; 551 Black or Hispanic

748 total; 701 Black or Hispanic

1,525 total; 491 Black or Hispanic

outcome data:

86% placed

75% placed

70% placed

76% placed

CONTACT

name/agency:

ANDREW ADAMS, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-1984

 PROGRAM

AIDS INSTITUTE HIV EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training and entry-level skills training

administrative agency:

Department of Health

eligible service providers:

SUNY, CUNY, private colleges/universities, community-based organizations, voluntary agencies, hospitals, and health care providers or organizations of health care providers

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Activities provided include HIV/AIDS service plan development, HIV/AIDS comprehensive assessment, cultural diversity training, early identification, hotline, technical assistance, testing procedures, community education.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

2,605,000

2,331,000

2,331,000

2,331,000

2,331,000

number enrolled:

7,117

5,730

4,500

7,620

outcome data*:

 CONTACT

name/agency:

RICHARD COTRONEO, AIDS Institute

phone number:

518-474-3045

 PROGRAM

ANOTHER CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR EDUCATION,
VOCATION OR EMPLOYMENT (ACHIEVE)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Out-of-school youth

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, wage subsidy, stipend, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, high school equivalency preparation and/or occupational skills training, life skills instruction, transportation, and assessment

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Community-based organizations, unions, public/private partnerships, and service delivery areas

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget/State Statute: Section 42, Labor Law

description:

Assists placement of 16-21 year-old economically disadvantaged youth into jobs, preference to 18-19 year olds. ACHIEVE is included in Youth Education, Employment and Training Program (YEETP).

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)*:

2,302,351

2,021,475

1,948,040

1,948,040

1,948,040

number enrolled:

529

430

516

479

outcome data:

69% met educational objectives; 56% secured unsubsidized jobs or enrolled in vocational training

78% met educational objectives; 67% secured unsubsidized jobs or enrolled in vocational training

79% met educational objectives; 77% secured unsubsidized jobs or enrolled in vocational training

91% met educational objectives; 87.5% secured unsubsidized jobs or enrolled in vocational training

CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, in-school and out-of-school youth

services provided:

On-the-job training, entry-level skills training, and assessment

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

BOCES, unions and companies

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 810, Labor Law

description:

Provides for the implementation, certification, and supervision of apprenticeship programs. Among those eligible to receive services under this program are dislocated workers, displaced homemakers, unemployed workers, employed workers, educationally and economically disadvantaged individuals, minorities, and disabled individuals. An educational component is administered by State Education Department - see Apprenticeship-Related Supplemental Instruction Program page 9.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)*:

2,630,900

2,681,300

2,774,300

2,941,500

3,035,100

number enrolled:

15,645; includes 3,800 new registrations

17,220; includes 5,516 new registrations

16,896; includes

5,478 new registrations

17,281; includes 6,739 new registrations

outcome data:

3,496 exits, including 2,435 completions

4,990 exits, including 2,453 completions

5,684 exits, including 3,185 completions

6,281 exits, including 3,208 completions

CONTACT

name/agency:

EDWARD DRAGO, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-6820

 PROGRAM

APPRENTICESHIP-RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (ARSIP)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, in-school and out-of-school youth

services provided:

Pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction

administrative agency:

State Education Department

eligible service providers:

BOCES, public secondary schools

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 812, Labor Law / Section 3610 Education Law

description:

Provides educational instruction to apprentices served by the Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Training Program. ARSIP is an entitlement program based on contact hours of related instruction provided in the previous year.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

1,830,000

1,830,000

1,830,000

1,830,000

1,830,000

number enrolled:

17,333

17,220

20,440

17,637

outcome data*:

  CONTACT

name/agency:

SUZANNE STRAUSS, State Education Department

phone number:

518-474-4809

 PROGRAM

ATTENDANCE IMPROVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION (AI/DP)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

In-school youth

services provided:

Job search, counseling, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, life skills instruction, day care, transportation, and mentoring

administrative agency:

State Education Department

eligible service providers:

BOCES and public secondary schools

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 3602, Education Law

description:

Provides grants to rural school districts, small city school districts, and BOCES for programs to improve school attendance and provide dropout prevention services for educationally and economically disadvantaged youth.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

949,900

949,900

949,900

949,900

949,900

number enrolled*:

outcome data*:

 CONTACT

name/agency:

CARL FRIEDMAN, State Education Department

phone number:

518-486-6090

 PROGRAM

CAREER EXPLORATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (CEIP)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

In-school and out-of-school youth

services provided:

Structured on-site career exploration and related instruction, mentoring, and school-to-work transition activities

administrative agency:

State Education Department, Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

BOCES, public secondary schools

source of funding:

No categorical funds

authorization:

Local initiative

description:

Supervised, non-paid intensive career exploration for students ages 14 and above.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

0

0

0

0

0

number enrolled:

400

895

1,812

2,594

outcome data*:

CONTACT

name/agency:

TONY SCHILLING, State Education Department

phone number:

518-474-4486

 PROGRAM

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OJT PROGRAM

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, wage subsidy, skills upgrading, skills retraining, and entry-level skills training

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Local Chambers of Commerce selected by Request for Proposal (RFP)

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Provides grants to local chambers of commerce which support local businesses by supplementing a program participant's wages during a designated training period. Currently, 7 chambers have funded programs.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

1,508,000

829,200

856,000

862,500

868,700

number enrolled:

529 total; 97 veterans; 343 economically disadvantaged

265 total; 62 veterans; 204 economically disadvantaged

270 total; 65 veterans; 175 economically disadvantaged

267, total; 69 veterans; 141 economically disadvantaged

outcome data:

450 completed; 428 retained on the job after 30 days

246 completed; 231 retained on the job after 30 days

251 completed; 218 retained on the job after 30 days

242 completed; 233 retained on the job after 30 days

 CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

COLLEGE DISCOVERY

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Counseling, stipend, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, tuition assistance, tutoring and supplemental instruction

administrative agency:

CUNY

eligible service providers:

CUNY community colleges

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 667-a, Education Law

description:

Provides services to economically and educationally disadvantaged post-secondary students.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

764,600

574,000

574,000

574,000

574,000

number enrolled*:

3,200

3,350

3,350

3,350

3,350

outcome data:

23%-28% of participants acquire Associate's degrees at CUNY or other institutions.

CONTACT

name/agency:

DR. SHELLEY AST, City University of New York

phone number:

212-794-5542

 PROGRAM

COLLEGIATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTRY PROGRAM (CSTEP)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Counseling, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, life skills instruction, transportation, tuition assistance, assessment, and tutoring

administrative agency:

State Education Department

eligible service providers:

SUNY, CUNY, private colleges and universities

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 6455, Education Law

description:

Assists minority and economically disadvantaged undergraduate and graduate students in completing preprofessional/professional programs of study that lead to licensure and careers in scientific, technical, and health-related fields.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)*:

9,998,400

7,500,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

number enrolled:

4,066

3,784

2,856

3,117**

outcome data:

674 graduated; of graduates, 227 employed; 177 in science, technology, health fields licensed professions; 319 entered 4-year colleges; 286 enrolled in professional programs

784 graduated; of graduates, 297 employed in CSTEP-related fields; 188 applied for professional license; 66 entered 4-year colleges; 215 enrolled in professional programs

750 graduated; of graduates 158 employed in CSTEP-related fields; 62 applied for professional license; 73 entered 4-year colleges; 156 enrolled in professional programs

576 graduated; of graduates, 246 employed in CSTEP-related fields; 78 applied for professional license; 45 entered 4-year colleges; 123 enrolled in graduate or professional programs

CONTACT

name/agency:

STANLEY HANSEN, State Education Department

phone number:

518-486-6042

 PROGRAM

COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS/JOB SERVICE

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, out-of-school youth

services provided:

Job search, counseling, employability skills instruction, and assessment

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Department of Labor

source of funding:

Federal/State

authorization:

Federal Statute: The Wagner-Peyser Act (Public Law 49, Title 29)

description:

Centers provide access to a broad range of the Department of Labor employment and training-related programs and other community services. There are currently 81 Community Service Centers in New York.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)*:

76,476,871

78,720,483

78,482,055

75,242,028

78,995,234

number enrolled:

634,926

717,617

678,870

607,704

outcome data:

90,870 employed; 67,594 referred to support services or training

98,615 employed; 72,461 referred to support services or training

97,234 employed; 66,249 referred to support services or

training

93,389 employed; 46,635 referred to support services or training

CONTACT

name/agency:

FREDDA PERITZ, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-3584

 PROGRAM

COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SUPPORT CENTERS (CEOSC)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, employability skills instruction, job placement, and post-employment services

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Private not-for-profit and for-profit agencies

source of funding:

Federal/State/local

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Provides job preparation services and support services to transition clients into jobs and to assist individuals in remaining employed.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)*:

4,100,000

4,100,000

1,850,000

1,850,000

see page 31

number enrolled:

4,000

5,500

3,000

5,000 through 8/1/98

outcome data**:

2,527 entries to employment

2,574 entries to employment

986 entries to employment

2,617 entries to employment

 CONTACT

name/agency:

JOHN HALEY, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-485-6324

 PROGRAM

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, out-of-school youth

services provided:

Job search, counseling, entry-level skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, bilingual education, employability skills instruction, General Equivalency Diploma preparation, and life skills instruction

administrative agency:

Department of Correctional Services

eligible service providers:

Department of Correctional Services

source of funding:

State/Federal

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Provides entry-level job skills instruction in 25 trade areas and adult basic education

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

Academic

26,715,213

Vocational

25,056,559

Academic 29,208,701

Vocational 25,591,605

Academic and Vocational 54,146,727

Academic and Vocational

58,369,702

Academic and Vocational

58,000,000*

number enrolled:

Academic

48,017

Vocational

26,052

Academic

46,351

Vocational

27,094

Academic

44,701

Vocational

37,669

Academic 45,651

Vocational 35,134

Academic

46,000

Vocational

36,000

outcome data**:

Academic

23,253

Vocational

7,299

Academic 21,615 Vocational

8,936

Academic

22,017

Vocational

9,873

Academic 22,544

Vocational

10,439

Academic

22,500

Vocational

10,500

CONTACT

name/agency:

JOHN NUTTALL, Department of Correctional Services

phone number:

518-457-8142

 PROGRAM

CUNY COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

In-school youth

services provided:

High school and college instruction and faculty development activities

administrative agency:

CUNY

eligible service providers:

CUNY and public secondary schools

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Collaborative program activities for at-risk students are intended to promote high school completion and to strengthen the academic preparedness of high school graduates entering the university. Activities are offered through CUNY-Affiliated High Schools, Project Care, College Now, American Social History Project, and the College Preparatory Initiative.

 PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

5,584,400

5,651,400

5,653,100

5,153,000

5,153,000

number enrolled*:

outcome data*:

 CONTACT

name/agency:

JOHN MOGULESCU, City University of New York

phone number:

212-794-5429

 PROGRAM

DISPLACED HOMEMAKER PROGRAM

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Individual group counseling, job placement assistance, education and skills training information, health education and counseling, financial and legal information and referrals and general information about special social services that may be required to meet individuals' needs.

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

BOCES, community-based organizations, SUNY and CUNY two-year institutions

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 825, Labor Law

description:

Assists displaced homemakers in becoming economically independent by providing the services needed to obtain employment. Services may vary among the 24 Displaced Homemaker Centers statewide operated by 19 contractors.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

4,752,500

4,854,000

5,024,000

5,646,700

5,136,800

number enrolled:

8,230

9,000

8,670

8,400

outcome data:

1,721 received skills training; 1,724 placed in jobs; 1,468 other positive outcomes not defined

1,724 received skills training;

1,962 placed in jobs

2,216 participated in job preparation activities; 1,642 placed in jobs

2,478 received skills training; 1,636 placed in jobs; 1,041 enrolled in other training

CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

457-0361

 PROGRAM

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS (EOC)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, entry-level skills training, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, and life skills instruction

administrative agency:

SUNY

eligible service providers:

Educational Opportunity Centers

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Provides college preparation activities which address skill deficiencies and improve access to the job market. There are 10 EOCs statewide.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

32,216,500

32,628,100

33,628,100

34,582,000

34,674,100

number enrolled:

11,571

12,972

13,000

14,908*

outcome data:

4,701 comple-tions; 1,056 continuing students; 514 GED attainments; 2,351 employed

5,453 comple-

tions: 4,625

continuing students; 485 GED attainments; 2,724 employed

5,453 comple-tions: 4,625 continuing students; 661 GED attainments; 2,300 employed

7,290 comple-tions: 4,964 continuing students; 505 GED attainments; 4,456 employed

CONTACT

name/agency:

VIJAY MACWAN, State University of New York

phone number:

518-443-5793

 PROGRAM

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Counseling, tuition assistance, tutoring, and pre-freshman services

administrative agency:

SUNY

eligible service providers:

SUNY institutions

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 6452, Education Law

description:

Provides basic skills remediation, tutoring, counseling, and supplemental financial assistance to economically and educationally disadvantaged post-secondary students in SUNY institutions.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

15,047,800

12,985,000

13,006,200

13,006,200

13,596,600

number enrolled:

4-year:

9,488

9,174

8,534

8,465

8,500*

2-year:

4,903

3,677

2,985

2,896

2,900*

outcome data:

4-year graduates:

1,218

1,359

1,064

1,213*

2-year graduates:

593

456

374

472*

CONTACT

name/agency:

ROBERT JAMES, State University of New York

phone number:

518-443-5370

 PROGRAM

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Skills upgrading and entry-level skills training

administrative agency:

Department of Health

eligible service providers:

SUNY and CUNY two-year institutions, and community-based organizations

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Provides funding to conduct entry-level training and skills upgrading for emergency medical technician certification.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

6,450,000

7,506,000

8,000,000

8,000,000

8,370,200

number enrolled:

28,013

27,965

28,244

27,057

27,010

outcome data*:

21,242

24,971

25,220

24,050

24,038

CONTACT

name/agency:

EDWARD WRONSKI, Department of Health

phone number:

518-402-0996

 PROGRAM

EMPIRE STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND - FIRM/INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC TRAINING

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training, wage subsidy, skills upgrading, skills retraining, entry-level skills training, and literacy and English as a Second Language instruction

administrative agency:

Urban Development Corporation

eligible service providers:

Companies and not-for-profits

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Provides assistance to businesses for retraining or entry level training. Funding for the Regional Economic Development Partnership Program (REDPP) Firm/Industry-Specific Training, which was formerly funded separately, is now included as part of the Economic Development Fund.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year*:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)**:

38,750,000

45,000,000

number enrolled***:

outcome data***:

 CONTACT

name/agency:

JOSEPH DEL SINDACO, Urban Development Corporation

phone numbers:

212-803-3730

 PROGRAM

EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION EDUCATION (EPE)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Literacy and English as a Second Language instruction and life skills instruction

administrative agency:

State Education Department

eligible service providers:

BOCES and public secondary schools

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 3602, Education Law

description:

Provides formula-based support for adult education programs serving adults without a high school diploma. From 1991 until 1997, a portion of the EPE allocation was targeted to JOBS participants for implementation of EDGE, generating a federal match.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

86,000,000

96,180,000

96,180,000

96,180,000

96,180,000

number enrolled*:

209,390

198,883

201,105

210,952

outcome data*:

17,658 received GED diplomas;

12,766 went on

to further

education or

training; 12,415 obtained employment

15,949 received GED diplomas; 12,883 went on

to further education or training;

16,005 obtained employment

12,765 received GED diplomas; 21,207 obtained employment; 4,365 were removed from public assistance; 3,741 reduced their public assistance grants due to increased earnings

14,582 received GED diplomas; 25,775 obtained employment; 3,649 were removed from public assistance; 4,157 reduced their public assistance grants due to increased earnings

CONTACT

name/agency:

BOB PURGA, State Education Department

phone number:

518-474-8920

 PROGRAM

ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Counseling, entry-level skills training, mentoring, and business start-up

administrative agency:

Department of Economic Development

eligible service providers:

BOCES, SUNY and CUNY two-year institutions, and community-based organizations

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 118, Economic Development Law

description:

Funding for centers to assist minorities, women, dislocated workers, and individuals with disabilities interested in starting up businesses.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

2,039,000*

500,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

number enrolled***:

862**

1,332

974

outcome data***:

business start-ups 41%; businesses expanded by

(sales and employment) 41%; developed business plans 68%

business start-ups 41%; businesses expanded by (sales and employment) 51%; developed business plans 66%

business start-ups 54%; businesses expanded by

(sales and employment) 62%

CONTACT

name/agency:

MARIA PADILLA-ORASEL, Department of Economic Development

phone number:

212-803-2410

 PROGRAM

FOOD STAMP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Job search, counseling, stipend, entry-level skills training, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instructions, life skills instruction, day care, transportation, and assessment

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Local Departments of Social Services, Department of Labor, community-based organizations, and service delivery areas

source of funding:

Federal/State

authorization:

Federal Statute, State Budget: Food Security Act (Public Law 99-198)

description:

Provides education and training activities, work experience, and support services to individuals receiving federal and/or State public assistance.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)*:

6,000,000

6,000,000

6,000,000

17,700,000

19,500,000

number enrolled:

164,260

180,000

180,000

100,000

100,000**

outcome data***:

20,000

23,603

22,296

24,100

18,000**

 CONTACT

name/agency:

KAREN PAPANDREA, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-485-6257

 PROGRAM

GREEN TEAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, out-of-school youth

services provided:

Work experience, related education/vocational training and placement

administrative agency*:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Community-based organizations, CUNY two-year institutions, service delivery areas, local governments, for-profit employment and training providers

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Green Teams consist of primarily out-of-school youth, mostly hard-to-serve youth, performing work experience in "green" related occupations or public service with job placement as the primarily goal. The adult program is comprised of chronically unemployed adults.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year*:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)**:

2,287,000

0

2,287,000

number enrolled:

0

392

outcome data:

233

 CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0362

 PROGRAM

GREEN THUMB PROGRAM

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training and wage subsidy

administrative agency:

Green Thumb Environmental Beautification, Inc.

eligible service providers:

Local Departments of Social Services

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 163-a, Executive Law

description:

Provides subsidized public employment to economically disadvantaged older workers.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

2,066,900

2,066,900

2,060,900

2,394,000

2,394,000

number enrolled:

400

375

360

430

425

outcome data*:

 CONTACT

name/agency:

HOWARD J. NICHOLS, Green Thumb Environmental Beautification, Inc.

phone number:

607-652-2015

 PROGRAM

HEALTH CARE WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training, apprenticeship and related classroom instruction that will upgrade the skills, while providing supportive services such as counseling, day care and transportation

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Health care worker unions; joint labor management committees; health care providers; groups of providers or provider organizations and/or educational institutions, consortia of health facilities, labor organizations and educational

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Services provided are for employed health care workers. Funds are distributed to service providers via a Request for Proposal (RFP) process; a 100% match is required from health care providers.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

298,600

304,400

316,300

323,300

322,500

number enrolled:

115

147

53

26

outcome data:

105 completions

111 completions

53 completions

26 completions

CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (HEOP)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Counseling, stipend, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, life skills instruction, tuition assistance and tutoring

administrative agency:

State Education Department

eligible service providers:

CUNY, private colleges and universities

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Statute: Section 6451, Education Law

description:

Provides services and activities to economically and educationally disadvantaged post-secondary students.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

21,953,400

16,400,000

16,400,000

16,400,000

16,400,000

number enrolled:

6,654

6,072

5,980

6,164

5,175

outcome*:

60%

61.35%

54.6%

53.4%

 CONTACT

name/agency:

DOUGLAS MERCADO, State Education Department

phone number:

518-474-5313

 PROGRAM

JOB PLACEMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM*

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, employability skills instruction, job placement, and post-employment services

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Private not-for-profit and for-profit agencies

source of funding:

Federal/State/local

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Provides job preparation services and support services to transition clients into jobs and to assist individuals in remaining employed.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

1,850,000

number enrolled:

outcome data:

 CONTACT

name/agency:

JOHN HALEY, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-485-6324

 PROGRAM

JOBS FOR YOUTH

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

In-school and out-of-school youth

services provided:

Supervised on-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, stipend, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, tuition assistance, and tutoring

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

BOCES, community-based organizations, unions, Department of Family Assistance, health care providers or organizations of health care providers, local Departments of Social Services

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Two-year program integrating academic curriculum and work-related instruction to lead youth into full-time registered or modified apprenticeship programs, primarily in health occupations.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

1,650,000

1,320,000

1,320,000

1,320,000

1,570,000

number enrolled:

229

190

203

193

outcome data:

227 graduates

165 graduates

174 graduates

CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

JOBS NOW - FIRM/INDUSTRY SPECIFIC-TRAINING

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, wage subsidy, skills retraining, and skills upgrading

administrative agency:

Urban Development Corporation

eligible service providers:

Companies, and not-for-profits

source of funding:

State

authorization:

State Budget

description:

Provides assistance to businesses for retraining or entry level training.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)*:

20,000,000

25,000,000

number enrolled**:

outcome data**:

  CATALOG

name/agency:

JOSEPH DEL SINDACO, Urban Development Corporation

phone number:

212-803-3730

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE IIA 5% PROGRAMS (OLDER WORKER PROGRAMS)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training and internships, job search, counseling, wage subsidy, stipend, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, transportation, and assessment

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

The 33 service delivery areas and the State Office for the Aging, who may subcontract to providers of employment and training services including community-based organizations (CBOs) and local education agencies (LEAs).

source of funding:

Federal

authorization

Federal Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title II Part A, §204 (d) (Public Law 97-300)

description:

Provides services for economically disadvantaged senior citizens.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

3,772,020

3,868,315

3,183,501

3,414,829

3,959,878

number enrolled*:

1,450

924

1,096

outcome data*:

671 terminated; 340 entered employment;

91 gained employability enhancement

570 terminated; 319 entered employment; 19 gained employability enhancement

665 terminated; 414 entered employment; 14 gained employability enhancement

CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE IIA 8% EDUCATION PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, in-school and out-of-school youth

services provided:

Job search, counseling, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, transportation, mentoring, school-to-work transition, non-traditional employment activities for women, tutoring, assessment, and dropout prevention

administrative agency:

State Education Department

eligible service providers:

BOCES, SUNY and CUNY two-year institutions, community-based organizations, service delivery areas, public secondary schools, private colleges and universities, unions, proprietary schools

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title I, Part B, §123 (Public Law 97-300 as amended by P.L. 102-367)

description:

Provides services and activities for economically disadvantaged individuals.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

6,035,232

4,997,657

4,653,079

4,892,000

4,800,000

number enrolled:

8,742

6,522

3,568*

4,673

outcome data:

4,428 positive terminations

4,089 positive terminations

2,292 positive terminations*

2,952 positive terminations; 692 entered employment

CONTACT

name/agency:

VICTOR PERUN, State Education Department

phone number:

518-474-4809

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE IIA ADULT PROGRAMS
(5% Incentive Funds included)

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, wage subsidy, stipend, entry-level skills training, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, day care and transportation

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

The 33 service delivery areas in New York State who then may subcontract to providers of employment and training services, including community-based organizations, local education agencies, private employers and labor unions

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title II, Part A (Public Law 97-300)

description:

Provides training and employment services to economically disadvantaged adults. Funds are distributed by formula to service delivery areas.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

75,440,401

77,366,304

63,670,017

68,296,582

79,197,553

number enrolled:

26,127

30,837

24,195

24,204

outcome data:

15,423 terminated

12,830 terminated; 5,576 entered employment; 1,394 gained employability enhancement

15,153 terminated;

7,195 entered employment;

388 gained employability enhancement

14,838 terminated; 7,418 entered employment; 221 gained employability enhancement

 CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

number enrolled:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE IIB SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

In-school and out-of-school youth

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, wage subsidy, stipend, skills upgrading, entry-level skills training, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, transportation, tuition assistance, mentoring, assessment and tutoring

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

The 33 service delivery areas in New York State, who may then subcontract to providers of employment and training services, including community-based organizations, local education agencies, SUNY and CUNY two-year institutions, CUNY four-year institutions and unions

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title II, Part B (Public Law 97-300)

description:

Provides job training and employment services for economically disadvantaged youth during the summer months to encourage school completion, and provide exposure to the world of work. Funds are distributed by formula to service delivery areas.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

62,766,807

68,255,306

43,821,211

62,275,486

67,934,185

number enrolled:

59,912

46,439

38,030

51,664

outcome data*:

 CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE IIC YEAR-ROUND YOUTH PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

In-school and out-of-school youth

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, wage subsidy, stipend, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, life skills instruction, and transportation

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

The 33 service delivery areas in New York State, who may then subcontract to providers of employment and training services, including community-based organizations, local education agencies, private employers and labor unions

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title II, Part C (Public Law 97-300)

description:

Provides activities and services for youth ages 14-21, half of whom must be out-of-school.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

44,468,510

9,393,559

9,034,346

9,214,593

10,314,970

number enrolled:

16,318

14,575

8,318

8,545

outcome data:

8,430 terminated;

2,063 entered employment; 4,300 gained employability enhancement

6,140 terminated;

1,887 entered employment;

2,422 gained employability enhancement

5,182 terminated;

1,907 entered employment;

1,479 gained employability enhancement

5,400 terminated; 1,771 entered employment; 1,433 gained employability enhancement

CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE III DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

Job search, counseling, skills retraining, entry-level skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, and life skills instruction

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

The 33 service delivery areas in New York State, who then may subcontract to providers of employment and training services, including community-based organizations, local education agencies, private employers, BOCES, and labor unions

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title III, Part B (Public Law 97-300)

description:

Provides financial assistance in response to mass layoffs, industry dislocations and multi-state dislocations as well as for demonstration and special projects addressing national and regional concerns.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($)*:

14,804,448

3,379,844

184,879

8,764,687

241,000**

number enrolled:

4,559

5,014

3,935

5,516

outcome data:

1,907

terminated

1,213

terminated; 565 entered employment

3,012 terminated;

2,042 entered employment

2,925 terminated; 1,956 entered employment

 CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0361

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE III DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAMS/EDWAA

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, skills retraining, entry-level skills training, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, life skills instruction, and assessment

administrative agency:

Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

The 33 service delivery areas in New York State, who then may subcontract to providers of employment and training services, including community-based organizations, local education agencies, private employers, BOCES, and labor unions

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal/State Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title III Part A (Public Law 97-300) / Section 820, Labor Law

description:

Provides services and training to dislocated workers using federal formula funds distributed according to the State Worker Adjustment Act. The objectives of the program include the provision of services within 48 hours of notification of layoff and assistance in job placement.

PROGRAM DATA

fiscal year:

1994 (1994-95)

1995 (1995-96)

1996 (1996-97)

1997 (1997-98)

1998 (1998-99)

appropriations ($):

77,844,038

86,095,594*

76,995,939

91,917,963

113,707,688

number enrolled:

15,333

35,597

28,534

30,179

outcome data:

6,762

terminated

11,519

terminated; 8,902 entered employment

14,13 terminated;

10,401 entered employment

19,111 terminated; 12,966 entered employment

 CONTACT

name/agency:

YUE F. YEE, Department of Labor

phone number:

518-457-0362

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE IV - JOB CORPS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Out-of-school youth

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, wage subsidy, stipend, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, and transportation

administrative agency:

U.S. Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Job Corps Centers

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title IV, Part B (Public Law 97-300)

description:

Seven Job Corps centers in the State provide intensive programs in a residential setting. Program data for New York State are not available.

CONTACT

name/agency:

U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps

phone number:

212-337-2282 or 1-800-733-JOBS

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE IV - MIGRANT & SEASONAL FARM WORKER PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, in-school and out-of school youth

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, wage subsidy, stipend, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, and transportation

administrative agency:

U.S. Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Community-based organizations

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title IV, Part A, §402 (Public Law 97-300)

description:

Funding provides programs and services for placement in unsubsidized agricultural and/or non-agricultural employment. Program data for New York State are not available.

CONTACT

name/agency:

VELMA SMITH, Rural Opportunities, Inc.

phone number:

716-546-7180

 PROGRAM

JTPA TITLE IV - NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

population served:

Adults, in-school youth

services provided:

On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, wage subsidy, stipend, skills upgrading, skills retraining, entry-level skills training, pre-vocational skills training, literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, employability skills instruction, day care, transportation, tuition assistance, mentoring, assessment and tutoring

administrative agency:

U.S. Department of Labor

eligible service providers:

Community-based organizations

source of funding:

Federal

authorization:

Federal Statute: Job Training Partnership Act, Title IV, Part A, §401 (Public Law 97-300)

description: