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 PUBLIC LAW 98-77 —AUG. 15, 1983 97 STAT. 451 (B) to inform private industry and business concerns (includ- ing small business concerns), public agencies and organizations, educational institutions, trade associations, and labor unions about the job training opportunities available under, and the advantages of participating in, the program established by this Act. (2) The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall promote the development of employment and job training opportu- nities for veterans by encouraging potential employers to make programs of job training under this Act available for eligible veterans, by advising other appropriate Federal departments and agencies of the program established by this Act, and by advising employers of applicable responsibilities under chapters 41 and 42 of title 38, United States Code, with respect to veterans. (b) The Administrator and the Secretary shall coordinate the outreach and public information program under subsection (a)(1), and job development activities under subsection (a)(2), with job counseling, placement, job development, and other services provided for under chapters 41 and 42 of title 38, United States Code, and with other similar services offered by other public agencies and organizations. (c)(1) The Administrator and the Secretary shall make available in regional and local offices of the Veterans' Administration and the Department of Labor such personnel as are necessary to facilitate the effective implementation of this Act. (2) In carrying out the responsibilities of the Secretary under this Act, the Secretary shall make maximum use of the services of State and Assistant State Directors for Veterans' Employment, disabled veterans' outreach program specialists, and employees of local offices appointed pursuant to sections 2003, 2003A, and 2004 of title 38, United States Code. The Secretary shall also use such resources as are available under part C of title IV of the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.). To the extent that the Administrator withholds approval of veterans' applications under this Act pursuant to section 5(b)(2)(B), the Secretary shall take steps to assist such veterans in taking advantage of opportunities that may be available to them under title III of that Act or under any other program carried out with funds provided by the Secretary. (d) The Secretary shall request and obtain from the Administrator of the Small Business Administration a list of small business con- cerns and shall, on a regular basis, update such list. Such list shall be used to identify and promote possible training and employment opportunities for veterans. (e) The Administrator and the Secretary shall assist veterans and employers desiring to participate under this Act in making applica- tion and completing necessary certifications. 38 USC 2000 et seq., 2011 et seq. 96 Stat. 1437. 96 Stat. 1380. 29 USC 1721. 96 Stat. 1364. 29 USC 1651. Small business opportunities. Application and certification assistance. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS SEC. 16. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Veterans' Administration $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1984 and 1985 for the purpose of making payments to employers under this Act and for the purpose of section 18 of this Act. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until September 30, 1986. 29 USC 1721 note.

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