638.100—General.
(a) Purpose and scope.
The purpose of this part is to delineate the policies, rules, and regulations that govern the operation of the Job Corps program, authorized under title IV-B of the Job Training Partnership Act (Act). Job Corps is one of the broad range of programs for youth authorized by the Act. Job Corps centers are located in both rural and urban areas and provide training, education, residential and a variety of other support services necessary to prepare students to become more responsible, productive, and employable. ( Section 421 )
(b) Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook.
The policies and procedures required in this part which are to be established by the Job Corps Director shall be contained in a policy and requirements handbook which shall be incorporated by reference in each contract or agreement to operate a Job Corps center, program, or entity.
(c) Definitions.
Definitions for terms used in this part are found in section 4 of the Act and in subpart B of this part. Statutory authority for the regulations in this part is found in section 169(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 1579(a) ). Applicable statutory provisions, including sections of the Act other than section 169(a), are noted parenthetically in this part.