the quality of the plan of operation for the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) High quality in the design of the project; (ii) An effective plan of management that ensures proper and efficient administration of the project; (iii) A clear description of how the objectives of the project relate to the purpose of the program; and (iv) The way the applicant plans to use its resources and personnel to achieve each objective. (c) Quality of key personnel. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the qualifications of the key personnel the applicant plans to use on the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The qualifications of the project director (if one is to be used); (ii) The qualifications of each of the other key personnel to be used in the project; and (iii) The time that each person referred to in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section will commit to the project. (3) To determine personnel qualifications, the Secretary considers experience and training, in fields related to the objectives of the project, as well as other information that the applicant provides. (d) Budget and cost effectiveness. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the project has an adequate budget and is cost effective. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The budget for the project is adequate to support the project activities; and (ii) Costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives of the project. (e) Evaluation plan. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the evaluation plan for the project. CROSS REFERENCE. See 34 CFR 75.590 (Evaluation by the grantee). (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows methods of evaluation that are apppropriate for the project and, to the extent possible, are objective and produce data that are quantifiable. (f) Adequacy of resources. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the applicant plans to devote adequate resources to the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The facilities that the applicant plans to use are adequate; and (ii) The equipment and supplies that the applicant plans to use are adequate. (g) Private sector involvement. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the involvement of the private sector. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The private sector involvement in the planning of the project; and (ii) private sector involvement in the operation of the project. (h) Employment Opportunities. (10 points) (1) The Secretary looks for information and documentation of the extent to which, upon the completion of their training under this program, more than 65 percent of the trainees will be employed in jobs (including military specialties) related to their training, or will be pursuing additional training related to their training under this program. (2) For Indian tribes only, the Secretary looks for information which shows that this employment is related to the tribal economic development plan. (Authority: Sec. 103; 20 U.S.C. 2313) (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 18300013) § 410.32 What are additional factors for declining an award? The Secretary may use any of the following additional factors in making a decision whether to award a grant or cooperative agreement to an applicant: 2415, as enacted by Pub. L. 98-524, unless otherwise noted. SOURCE 50 FR 33258, Aug. 16, 1985, unless otherwise noted. Subpart A-General § 411.1 What is the Demonstration Centers for the Retraining of Dislocated Workers Program? (a) The Demonstration Centers for Retraining Dislocated Workers Program provides financial assistance to establish one or more demonstration centers. (b) These centers retrain dislocated workers in order to demonstrate the application of general theories of vocational education to the specific problems of retraining displaced workers. (Authority: Sec. 415; 20 U.S.C. 2415) § 411.2 Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this program? Any public or private agency, institution, or organization is eligible to apply for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this program. (Authority: Sec. 415; 20 U.S.C. 2415) § 411.3 What regulations apply to this program? The following regulations apply to the Demonstration Centers for the Retraining of Dislocated Workers Program: (a) The regulations in 34 CFR Part 400. (b) The regulations in this part. (Authority: Sec. 415; 20 U.S.C. 2415) § 411.4 What definitions apply to this program? The definitions in 34 CFR 400.4 apply to this program. (Authority: Sec. 415; 20 U.S.C. 2415) Subpart B-What Kinds of Activities Does the Secretary Assist Under This Program? 411.10 What types of projects may be funded? (a) The Secretary provides assistance through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to establish one or more demonstration centers for the purposes described in § 411.1. (b) Each demonstration center assisted under this program may(1) Provide retraining programs and counseling services; (2) Seek additional resources; (3) Disseminate information; (4) Coordinate its activities with various other entities providing related services and activities; and (5) Assist in the establishment of additional centers. (Authority: Sec. 415; 20 U.S.C. 2415; House Report No. 98-1129, 98th Cong., 2d Sess. p. 87 (1984)) Subpart C-[Reserved] Subpart D-How Does the Secretary Make a Grant? § 411.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application? (a) The Secretary evaluates an application for a grant or cooperative agreement on the basis of the criteria in § 411.31. (b) The Secretary may award up to 100 points, including a reserved 15 points to be distributed in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section, based on the criteria in § 411.31. (c) Subject to paragraph (d) of this section the maximum possible points for each criterion is indicated in parentheses after the heading for each criterion. (d) For each competition, as announced through a notice published in the FEDERAL REGISTER, the Secretary may assign the reserved 15 points among the criteria in § 411.31. (Authority: Sec. 415; 20 U.S.C. 2415) (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 18300013) § 411.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use? The Secretary uses the following selection criteria in evaluating each application: (a) Need. (15 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the need for the proposed demonstration center. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) Specific evidence of the need for the proposed demonstration center, including evidence of a high concentration of dislocated workers in the area to be served; (ii) How the need will be met; and (iii) Ongoing and planned activities in the community pertaining to the proposed demonstration center, where appropriate. (b) Plan of operation. (15 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the plan of operation for the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) High quality in the design of the project; (ii) An effective plan of management that ensures proper and efficient administration of the project; (iii) A clear description of how the objectives of the project relate to the purpose of the program; (iv) The way the applicant plans to use its resources and personnel to achieve each objective; and (v) A clear description of how the applicant will provide equal access and treatment for eligible project participants who are members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as (A) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups; (B) Women; (C) Handicapped persons; and (D) The elderly. (c) Quality of training. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the training to be provided. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows that— (i) The training is appropriate for the trainees in light of the labor market; and (ii) Trainees will receive appropriate counseling. (d) Quality of key personnel. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the qualifications of the key personnel the applicant plans to use on the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The qualifications of the project director (if one is to be used); (ii) The qualifications of each of the other key personnel to be used in the project; (iii) The time that each person referred to in paragraphs (d)(2) (i) and (ii) of this section will commit to the project; and (iv) The extent to which the applicant, as part of its nondiscriminatory employment practices, encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as (A) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups; (B) Women; (C) Handicapped persons; and (D) The elderly. (3) To determine personnel qualifications, the Secretary considers experience and training in fields related to the objectives of the project, as well as other information that the applicant provides. (e) Budget and cost effectiveness. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the project has an adequate budget and is cost effective. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The budget for the project is adequate to support the project activities; and (ii) Costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives of the project. (f) Evaluation plan. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the evaluation plan for the project. CROSS-REFERENCE. See 34 CFR 75.590 (Evaluation by the grantee). (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows methods of evaluation that are appropriate for the project and, to the extent possible, are objective and produce data that are quantifiable. (g) Adequacy of resources. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the applicant plans to devote adequate resources to the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The facilities that the applicant plans to use are adequate; and (ii) The equipment and supplies that the applicant plans to use are adequate. (h) Private sector involvement. (5 points) (1) The secretary reviews each appliIcation for information that shows the involvement of the private sector. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The private sector involvement in the planning of the project; and (ii) The private sector involvement in the operation of the project. (i) Employment opportunities. (5 points) The Secretary looks for information on and documentation of the extent to which trainees will be employed in jobs related to their training upon completion of their training. (j) Dissemination. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the applicant has an effective and efficient plan for disseminating information about the project, including the results of the project and any specialized materials developed by the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The design of the dissemination plan and procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of the dissemination plan; (ii) A description of the types of materials the applicant plans to make available and the methods for making the materials available; (iii) Provisions for demonstrating the methods and techniques used by the project; (iv) Provisions for assisting others to adopt and successfully implement the project or methods and techniques developed by the project; and (v) Provisions for publicizing the findings of the project at the local, State, or national level. 2411, as enacted by Pub. L. 98-524, unless otherwise noted. SOURCE: 50 FR 33260, Aug. 16, 1985, unless otherwise noted. Subpart A-General § 412.1 What is the Cooperative Demonstration Program? (a) The Cooperative Demonstration Program provides financial assistance for (1) Model projects providing im proved access to quality vocational education programs for certain individuals; (2) Projects that are examples of successful cooperation between the private sector and public agencies in vocational education; (3) Projects to overcome national skill shortages; and (4) Other activities which the Secre tary may designate that are related to the purpose of the Act. (b) Projects eligible for assistance are described in § 412.10 (Authority: Sec. 411(a); 20 U.S.C. 2411(a)) |