IDENTIFIERS *Job Training Partnership Act 1982; *Partnerships; Private Industry Councils

ThiS report highlights_the key benefits and opportunities that may flow to local elected officials (LE05) from implementing a successful Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) partnership. Chapter 1 is an introduction. Chapter 2 explains the specific benefits and opportunities that accrue to LEOs and their communities: (1) reduction of unemployment_and underemployment and expanded access to jobs; (2) promotion of long-term economic growth and job creation; (3) reduction in welfare dependency, saving of public dollars, and expansion of the community tak base; _ (4) increased accountability and performance in schools; and (5) leverage to increase interagency coordination. Chapter 3 révidwa the procedural ground rules of JTPA. Six key elements_of the act are highlighted: new federalism relationships, the role of the governor and state job training coordinating council, LEOS and the privat