Section 2023 - Department dutiesNotwithstanding subchapters I and II, the department shall encourage pursuit of nontraditional occupations by: [1991, c. 807, §2(NEW).]
1.Support services. Providing necessary support services to participants, including but not limited to: A. Payment for dependent care costs, as long as those costs do not exceed the prevailing regional rate for that care; [1991, c. 807, §2(NEW).]B. Training materials such as books, tools and uniforms; and [1991, c. 807, §2(NEW).]C. Travel payments according to the policies established by the service providers under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; [2017, c. 110, §21(AMD).] [2017, c. 110, §21(AMD).]
2.Orientation program. Ensuring that the applicable orientation program includes nontraditional occupations and a means of assessing interest in nontraditional occupations; [1991, c. 807, §2(NEW).]
3.Ongoing support systems. Working with community organizations to develop ongoing support systems for participants who receive training in nontraditional occupations; [1991, c. 807, §2(NEW).]
4.Staff training. Training staff on nontraditional occupations issues including differences in the economic status of men and women; the social, personal and economic barriers encountered in training and job placement and on the job by individuals pursuing nontraditional occupations; methods for recruiting individuals for nontraditional occupations; and the need for continuing support for individuals in nontraditional occupations; and [1991, c. 807, §2(NEW).]
5.Rulemaking. Making rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act as necessary to establish procedures implementing this subchapter. [1991, c. 807, §2(NEW).]
Amended by 2017, c. 110,§ 21, eff. 11/1/2017.1991, c. 807, § 2 (NEW) . 2003, c. 114, § 15 (AMD) .