minorities and older workers. This may include special emphasis on job counseling and referral of such workers to services which help overcome barriers to employment which are unrevealed to job performance; 2) a nationwide computerized interstate job listing of hard-to-fill employer openings distributed to all Employment Service local offices; 3) the development and distribution of State and local labor market information which allows job seekers, employers, and providers and planners of job training and economic development to obtain information pertaining to job opportunities, labor supply, labor market trends, and the market situation in particular industries. 359 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, including Washington, District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Beneficiary Eligibility: All employers seeking workers, persons seeking employment, and associated groups. Priority in service is given to veterans, with disabled veterans receiving preferential treatment over other veterans. Credentials/Documentation: Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A- 87 as codified in 41 CFR 1- 15.7 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, " and the Wagner-Peyser Act. Any State desiring to receive benefits of the
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