Effective: July 1, 2000
Latest Legislation: House Bill 470 - 123rd General Assembly
The director of job and family services shall take affirmative steps to promote the employment competencies and upward mobility of women. The director shall place particular emphasis on education, child care, labor conditions, equality of entrance requirements, and eligibility for promotion. In pursuance thereof, the director shall:
(A) Serve as a clearinghouse for information;
(B) Assist state and local government workforce development providers in improving the employment competencies of and opportunities for women;
(C) Evaluate and make recommendations to the director regarding legislation affecting the employment competencies of and opportunities for women.