The aim of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of the act, is the following:

1. (1) Organize, initiate, develop and carry out or assist in the development of manpower programs for the employment of individuals.
2. (2) Adopt, and assist in the adoption of, practical methods of vocational training and guidance, or related programs of training and guidance.
3. (3) Establish, or assist in the establishment of, programs for the improvement of employment potential of individuals.
4. (4) Rehabilitate, or assist in the rehabilitation of, disadvantaged persons, unemployed persons or under-employed persons.
5. (5) Employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the act.
6. (6) Exercise its powers to include, but not be limited to, the execution of the programs listed under section 4 of the act (43 P. S. § 690.4).