The program is important because it gives job opportunities for many people regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, and national origin. The work force should be well represented by the different ethnic backgrounds of our society. Some people look at as reverse discrimination, but this program doesn’t guarantee employment based on race, ethnicity, or gender. The program gives equal consideration to individuals from a different race, ethnicity, or gender, but not one of these factors may be the only factor used to determine ....