TITLE III DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM (16 YRS OR OLDER)

ELIGIBILITY

An individual shall be eligible to participate in the program under this part if such individual is:

1. Age 16 or older; and

2. Dislocated from employment through no fault of

his/her own*

In addition to determining the above, verification must be determined on the following items:

Residency - All participants must be residents of the SDA's jurisdiction. Except in situations where the Job Training Plan provides limited exceptions to this requirement, including exceptions necessary to permit services to homeless individuals who cannot prove residence within the service delivery area.

Citizenship/Eligible to work - Participation shall be open to citizens and nationals of the United States, lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens, lawfully admitted refugees and parolees, and other individuals authorized by the Attorney General to work in the Unites States.

Selective Service/Military Status - All participants must be in compliance with the Selective Service Act requirements. All males who are at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, and who are not in the armed services on active duty must be registered.

* A JTPA counselor will determine the actual category of dislocation.