Equal Opportunity for Second Careers Act

Summary

Equal Opportunity for Second Careers Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to allot grants to regional employment councils to assist second career programs for individuals aged 40 or over who are unemployed or underemployed. States that regional allotments shall be based on a formula derived from the respective characteristics of each region. Requires that applications for grants under this Act include assurances that funds under such grant will be used only for a second career program, for individuals aged 40 and over. States that second career programs shall include: (1) a search and inventory of all jobs currently available in the jurisdiction to be served; (2) a detailed plan for special outreach and promotion efforts to locate individuals eligible for assistance under this plan; (3) screening and appraisal procedures to meet the needs and abilities of individuals eligible to participate in the program; (4) job-matching services; (5) job referral, trial work experience, and placement services; and (6) special counseling services and techniques. Directs the Secretary to conduct research by means of grants and contracts, which will develop data, information, and conclusions to help unemployed and underemployed aged 40 and over to enter, reenter, remain, and advance in the labor force.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 March 1977

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