112 STAT. 980 PUBLIC LAW 105-220—AUG. 7, 1998 interests, aptitudes (including interests and aptitudes for nontraditional jobs), supportive service needs, and developmental needs of such participant, except that a new assessment of a participant is not required if the provider carry- ing out such a program determines it is appropriate to use a recent assessment of the participant conducted pursuant to another education or training program; (B) develop service strategies for each participant that shall identify an employment goal (including, in appropriate circumstances, nontraditional employment), appropriate achievement objectives, and appropriate services for the participant taking into account the assessment conducted pursuant to subparagraph (A), except that a new service strategy for a participant is not required if the provider carrying out such a program determines it is appropriate to use a recent service strategy developed for the participant under another education or training program; and (C) provide— (i) preparation for postsecondary educational opportunities, in appropriate cases; (ii) strong linkages between academic and occupational learning; (iii) preparation for unsubsidized employment opportunities, in appropriate cases; and (iv) effective connections to intermediaries with strong links to— (I) the job market; and (II) local and regional employers. (2) PROGRAM ELEMENTS. —The programs described in paragraph (1) shall provide elements consisting of— (A) tutoring, study skills training, and instruction, leading to completion of secondary school, including dropout prevention strategies; (B) alternative secondary school services, as appropriate; (C) summer employment opportunities that are directly linked to academic and occupational learning; (D) as appropriate, paid and unpaid work experiences, including internships and job shadowing; (E) occupational skill training, as appropriate; (F) leadership development opportunities, which may include community service and peer-centered activities encouraging responsibility and other positive social behaviors during non-school hours, as appropriate; (G) supportive services; (H) adult mentoring for the period of participation and a subsequent period, for a total of not less than 12 months; (I) followup services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate; and (J) comprehensive guidance and counseling, which may include drug and alcohol abuse counseling and referral, as appropriate. (3) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.— (A) INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. —Each local board shall ensure that each participant or applicant who meets
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