THE NEW HOPE PROJECT WAS AN EFFORT TO TRAIN THE UNEMPLOYED AND THE EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED. AN ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYMENT TRENDS WAS MADE OF THOSE GROUPS WHO HAD COMPLETED THEIR TRAINING IN SELECTED SERVICE OCCUPATIONS SUCH AS CUSTODIAN, NURSE AIDE, WAITRESS, SALES, AND SERVICE STATION. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SERVICE STATION AND CUSTODIAN TRAINEES,…

Provides examples of the diversity of jobs offered through public service employment (PSE) programs (funded under titles II and VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act). It is noted that these projects demonstrate the flexibility with which communities can use CETA funds to meet local needs and at the same time provide PSE jobs for…