Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 5, 1995
Empowerment Zone Job Creation Act of 1995 - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to provide grants to States for programs that provide employment opportunities leading to permanent unsubsidized employment for disadvantaged young adults (aged 16 through 25) in poor neighborhoods (which are located in empowerment zones designated under specified provisions of the Internal Revenue Code). Provides under such programs: (1) wage subsidies for employers, under certain conditions; and (2) additional transitional services for participants. Requires specified types of responsible behavior by participants. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a system of performance measures for assessing such programs; and (2) conduct a national evaluation of such programs, and report to the Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance to such grant recipient States; and (2) reserve a portion of program funds for such Federal responsibilities. Authorizes appropriations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Referred to the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities. Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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