Section 9908 Of Article 5. Jobs For California Graduates Program From California Unemployment Insurance Code >> Division 3. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 5.

. State funds made available pursuant to this article shall be used to carry out both of the following:
  (a) The Jobs for California Graduates local program elements specified in Section 9902.
  (b) Regional management and technical assistance activities, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
  (1) Operation of an office, including the hiring of staff, that shall be responsible for managing and monitoring model local program compliance.
  (2) Conducting research and evaluation of all Jobs for California Graduates local programs, retaining a third-party provider as appropriate.
  (3) Making available regional training and development opportunities for consistent, effective implementation of the model local programs.
  (4) Conducting educational and outreach activities to engage private and public sector employers, secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, the military, state and local elected officials, community and social service organizations, and other interested parties.
  (5) Conducting regional activities for students, including, at a minimum, a leadership development conference and a career development conference.
  (6) Providing for the continuous improvement of model local program performance outcomes.
  (7) Developing and maintaining state and local partnerships with private and public employers, secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, and community and social services organizations.
  (8) Providing other support and oversight to promote the continuous improvement of Jobs for California Graduates local programs.
  (9) Directly operating local programs as appropriate.