(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.
