Maine § 2023. - Department duties

§ 2023.. Department duties

Notwithstanding subchapters I and II, the department shall encourage pursuit of nontraditional occupations by:   [PL 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;   [PL 1991, c. 807, §2 (NEW).]

B. Training materials such as books, tools and uniforms; and   [PL 1991, c. 807, §2 (NEW).]

C. Travel payments according to the policies established by the service providers under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;   [PL 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;

3.  Ongoing support systems.  Working with community organizations to develop ongoing support systems for participants who receive training in nontraditional occupations;

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

5.  Rulemaking.  Making rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act as necessary to establish procedures implementing this subchapter.