§ 24-46.3-702 — Definitions

Colorado § 24-46.3-702

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 24: Government
• Art.: Work Force Development

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As used in this part 7, unless the context
otherwise requires:

(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.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1264), ch. 308, p. 1864, � 3, effective June 23. L. 2023: (2) amended, (SB 23-051), ch. 37, p. 147, � 25, effective March 23.