the Governor as the recipient of basic Title II training program funds. Under Sections 101 and 105 of the Act, governors are responsible for designation of service delivery areas (SDAs) and approval of local job training plans. Beneficiary Eligibility: Title II-A - Economically disadvantaged adults facing serious barriers to employment who are in special need of such training to obtain productive employment. Not less than 65 percent shall be in one or more of the following categories: basic skills deficient; school dropouts; recipients of cash welfare payments; offenders; individuals with disabilities; homeless; another category established by particular SDAs after a request to the Governor. Title II-B - Summer Jobs Program for economically disadvantaged youth ages 14- 21. Title II-C - In-School youth: economically disadvantaged, ages 16- 21 (or 14-21 if provided for in job training plan). Not less than 65 percent shall be in the following categories: basic skills deficient; educational attainment one or more years below grade level; pregnant or parenting; individuals with disabilities; homeless or run-away youth; offenders; in an SDA established category. Out-of-school youth: economically disadvantaged, 16-21. Not less than 65 percent in same categories as for in-school, with exception of grade attainment and addition of a school dropout category. Title II-C - Economically disadvantaged youth. Title II-B - Summer Jobs Programs--Youth age 14- 21.
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