C.R.S.
Section 24-46.3-702
Definitions
(1)
“Adult education program” has the same meaning as “adult education and literacy programs”, as defined in section 22-10-103 (1).(2)
“Apprenticeship sponsor” means an employer, association, committee, or organization that operates an apprenticeship program registered with the United States department of labor’s office of apprenticeship or a state apprenticeship agency recognized by that office.(3)
“Colorado work force center” means an American jobs center established pursuant to the federal “Workforce Investment Act of 1998”, 29 U.S.C. sec. 2801 et seq., and reauthorized in the federal “Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act of 2014”, Pub.L. 113-128, that is operating in Colorado and offers training referrals, career counseling, job listings, and similar employment-related services.(4)
“Connecting Colorado database” means the labor exchange system administered by the department to connect individuals to jobs and to manage data and produce reports required by the United States department of labor.(5)
“COVID-19” means the coronavirus disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also known as SARS-CoV-2.(6)
“COVID-19 public health emergency” or “public health emergency” means the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and extending until the termination of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 outbreak declared pursuant to the federal “National Emergencies Act”, 50 U.S.C. sec. 1601 et seq.(7)
“Economic development corporation” means an organization whose mission is to promote economic development within a specific geographical area.(8)
“Eligible applicant” means:(a)
A public or private sector employer, employer organization, or trade association;(b)
An apprenticeship sponsor;(c)
A community-based organization;(d)
A Colorado work force center; or(e)
A sector partnership recognized by the state council.(9)
“Local education provider” has the same meaning as set forth in section 22-20.5-102 (4).(10)
“Proprietary training provider” means a training program operated by the private sector.(11)
“Sector partnership” means an industry-specific, regional partnership led by business in partnership with economic development, education, and work force development entities.(12)
“Statewide work force innovation initiative” means a statewide activity developed pursuant to section 24-46.3-705.(13)
“Subapplicant” means:(a)
An institution of higher education;(b)
A public library;(c)
A local education provider;(d)
An adult education program;(e)
A proprietary training provider;(f)
An economic development corporation; or(g)
A nonprofit organization.(14)
“Work force development board” has the same meaning as set forth in section 8-83-203 (23).(15)
“Work force innovation grant program” or “grant program” means the work force innovation grant program created in section 24-46.3-704.
Source:
Section 24-46.3-702 — Definitions, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-24.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).
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