628.100—Scope and purpose of part 628.
(a)
This part sets forth requirements for implementation of programs under title II of the Job Training Partnership Act, and includes the councils described in subpart B that have responsibilities under titles I, II, and III. In this part, the provisions generally pertaining to title II are covered in subparts B, C, D, and E. Matters specific to titles IIA, II-B, or II-C are addressed in subparts F, G, or H, respectively.
(b)
Title II-A Adult Training programs are to prepare adults for participation in the labor force by providing job training and other services that will result in increased employment and earnings, increased occupational and educational skills, reduced welfare dependency, and result in improved long-term employability.
(c)
Title II-B Summer Youth Employment and Training programs are to provide eligible youth with exposure to the world of work, to enhance the basic education skills of youth, to encourage school completion or enrollment in supplemental or alternative school programs and to enhance the citizenship skills of youth.
(d)
Title II-C Youth Training programs are to improve the long-term employability of youth; to enhance the educational, occupational and citizenship skills of youth; to encourage school completion or enrollment in alternative school programs; to increase the employment and earnings of youth; to reduce welfare dependency; and to assist youth in addressing problems that impair their ability to make successful transition from school to work, to apprenticeship, to the military or to postsecondary education and training.