Code of Federal Regulations Title 20. Employees' Benefits § 20.663.430 Under what circumstances may mechanisms other than ITA's be used to provide training services?

(1) When the services provided are on-the-job training (OJT) or customized training;

(2) When the Local Board determines that there are an insufficient number of eligible providers in the local area to accomplish the purpose of a system of ITA's. The Local Plan must describe the process to be used in selecting the providers under a contract for services. This process must include a public comment period for interested providers of at least 30 days;

(3) When the Local Board determines that there is a training services program of demonstrated effectiveness offered in the area by a community-based organization (CBO) or another private organization to serve special participant populations that face multiple barriers to employment, as described in paragraph (b) in this section. The Local Board must develop criteria to be used in determining demonstrated effectiveness, particularly as it applies to the special participant population to be served. The criteria may include:

(1) Individuals with substantial language or cultural barriers;

(2) Offenders;

(3) Homeless individuals;  and

(4) Other hard-to-serve populations as defined by the Governor.