446.26  Funding.--The program may be financed through federal Job Training Partnership Act funds and other public and private funds as appropriate.

(1)  The funds to provide educational services may be expended in accordance with general performance standards established by the advisory council and specific objectives mutually agreed upon by the mentor, the youth participant, and the local private industry council. Nothing in this act shall be construed to mandate that educational services must be conducted through traditional instructional means.

(2)  Private industry councils in the designated demonstration areas shall enter into written agreements to provide for mentor services with participating businesses.