2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
26 §2023. Department duties

Subchapter 3: NONTRADITIONAL OCCUPATION ACT HEADING: PL 1991, C. 807, §2 (NEW)

§2023. Department duties

Notwithstanding 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 Investment Act; [2003, c. 114, §15 (AMD).]

[ 2003, c. 114, §15 (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) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1991, c. 807, §2 (NEW). 2003, c. 114, §15 (AMD).