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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1987
This document contains testimony and written statements on a proposal to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize grants to states for demonstration projects that provide services to older persons in return for their service as volunteers. Persons testifying included representatives of the Reagan Administration, voluntary nonprofit…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Demonstration Programs, Federal Programs, Federal State Relationship
Nilsen, Sigurd R. – 2001
An evaluation was conducted to assess progress in implementing the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 (which sought to streamline the delivery of employment and training services) during its first full year ending in June 2001. Data were gathered through contact with 12 national associations representing state and local implementers, visits to…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Cooperation, Career Centers, Compliance (Legal)
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. – 1982
These national standards are designed to aid contractors, labor, and joint committees in setting up, conducting, and improving apprenticeship programs for individuals seeking to become skilled in the sheet metal industry. Covered in the individual sections are the following topics: the provisions of the apprenticeship standards (definitions,…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Definitions, Employment Practices, Federal Legislation
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. – 1976
These national standards are designed to guide local joint apprenticeship and training committees in establishing local apprenticeship programs to train individuals seeking to become skilled in the cement masonry, asphalt, and composition trade. Covered in the individual sections are the following topics: provisions of the apprenticeship standards…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Apprenticeships, Asphalts, Building Trades