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Quick Facts on the programs of The Office of Economic Opportunity

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0003

Dates

  • March 1, 1968
  • 90th Congress (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

The text describes various programs that are funded through the Community Action Program (CAP) of the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). These programs include the Concentrated Employment Program, which focuses on training for low-income or unemployed persons; the Jobs Program, which provides incentives to private employers to recruit and train low-income persons; the Work Study program, which provides part-time jobs for needy college students; the Adult Basic Education program; and the Work Experience program, which helps needy persons to secure and hold regular employment. Other programs described in the text include the Upward Bound program, which helps motivate disadvantaged high school students to pursue college careers; the Legal Services program, which provides counsel and representation for low-income individuals and groups; and the Small Business Loan program, which helps people who have the ability to be successful small businessmen but have never had the chance.

Extent

2 pages