1、For further information on consolidation legislation, see CRS Report 97-536, Job Training:1 Legislation in the 105 Congress, by Ann Lordeman.thCongressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web94-807 EPWUpdated February 19, 1998The Job Training
2、Partnership Act:Training Programs at a GlanceMolly FormanAnn LordemanEducation and Public Welfare DivisionThe Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), first enacted in 1982, is the countrys chieftraining legislation. JTPA is primarily composed of programs focusing on the trainingneeds of economically di
3、sadvantaged individuals facing serious barriers to employment.Programs are administered by the Department of Labor; most are permanently authorized.FY1998 appropriations for JTPA total approximately $5.0 billion. For FY1999, thePresident has requested nearly $5.2 billion, an increase of 3% over the
4、FY1998 total.Unless otherwise noted, FY1998 funds are available for JTPA program year 1998 (July1, 1998, through June 30, 1999) and FY1999 funds will be available for program year1999 (July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000).The 105 Congress is considering legislation to reform federal education and tr
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