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 106 STAT. 3468
 * PUBLIC LAW 102-530—OCT. 27, 1992

tion of women in apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations. The study shall examine— (1) the barriers to participation of women in apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations; (2) strategies for overcoming such barriers; (3) the retention rates for women in apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations; (4) strategies for retaining women in apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations; (5) the effectiveness of the technical assistance provided by the community-based organizations; and (6) other relevant issues affecting the participation of women in apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations. (b) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report containing a summary of the results of the study described in subsection (a) and such recommendations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. 29 USC 2508. SEC. 9. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: * (1) The term "community-based organization" means a community-based organization as defined in section 4(5) of the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. 1501(5)), that has demonstrated experience administering programs that train women for apprenticeable occupations or other nontraditional occupations. (2) The term "nontraditional occupation" means jobs in which women make up 25 percent or less of the total number of workers in that occupation. (3) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Labor. 29 USC 2509. SEC. 10. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION. There is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 to carry out section 4. Approved October 27, 1992. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3475: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 138 (1992): Sept. 29, considered and passed House. Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate.

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