(a) It is the purpose of title IV, section 402, of the Act to
provide job training, employment opportunities, and other services for
those individuals who suffer chronic seasonal unemployment and
underemployment in the agriculture industry. These conditions have been
substantially aggravated by continual advancements in technology and
mechanization resulting in displacement and contribute significantly to
the Nation's rural employment problem. These factors substantially
affect the entire national economy.
(b) Because of farmworker employment and training problems, such
programs shall be centrally administered at the national level. Programs
and activities supported under this section shall in accordance with
section 402(c)(3) of the Act:
(1) Enable farmworkers and their dependents to obtain or retain
employment;
(2) Allow participation in other program activities leading to their
eventual placement in unsubsidized agricultural or nonagricultural
employment;
(3) Allow activities leading to stabilization in agricultural
employment; and
(4) Include related assistance and supportive services.
