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(i) the poverty line, for an equivalent period; or (ii) 70 percent of the lower living standard income level, for an equivalent period; C. is a member of a household that receives (or has been determined within the 6 -month period prior to application for the program involved to be eligible to receive) food stamps pursuant the Food Stamp Act of 1997 (7 U.S.C. 2011et sec.); D. qualifies as a homeless individual, as defined in subsections (a) and (c) of section 103 of the Steward B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11302); E. is a foster child on behalf of whom State or local government payments are made; or F. in cases permitted by regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor, is an individual with a disability whose own income meets the requirements of a program described in subparagraph (A) or of subparagraph (B), but who is a member of a family whose income does not meet such requirements. MENTORING: The process of matching an advisor with a participant in order to assist the participant in successfully completing training. The role of a mentor may also include assisting the participant in transitioning into employment with the ultimate aim of job satisfaction and retention. Adult mentoring for a minimum duration of 12 month is one of the ten required youth program elements. MONITORING: The process of observing and /or reviewing performance may include on -site observation, review of paperwork and files, interviews with staff or participants, telephone conversation, and formal evaluation of compliance elements. OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT (YOUTH): An assessment of the academic levels, skill levels, and service needs of each participant which shall include a review of basic skills, occupational skills, prior work experience, employability, interests, aptitudes (including interests and aptitudes for nontraditional jobs), supportive service needs, and developmental needs of the participant. A new assessment of a participant is not required if the provider determines it is appropriate to use a recent service strategy developed for the participant under another education or training program. OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS: Those skills identified as necessary to successfully perform work - related functions with an industry sector. Occupational skills can be attained through activities such as: 1. Entry into an apprenticeship or internship program 2. Complete a career specific, professional, technical or advanced job skill training program 3. Complete a college degree OFFENDER: An individual subject to any state of the criminal justice process who has a barrier to employment because of a record of arrest or conviction. ON- THE -JOB TRAINING: Training by an employer in the private sector that is provided to a participant that has been referred to and hired by that employer. Training occurs while the participant is engaged in productive work that: provides knowledge and /or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job; provides reimbursement to the employer of up to 50 percent of the wage rate of the participant for the cost of providing training; and is limited in duration as appropriate to the occupation for which the participant is being trained. ORIENTATION: Provides information about the types of services available, develops motivation and interest in the program, explains the application, selection and eligibility process, and assists applicants in preparing for the process. 19D-47 43