Definitions

In this Act: (1) Registered apprenticeship program The term registered apprenticeship program means a program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (2) Workforce intermediary The term workforce intermediary means an entity that facilitates the establishment of registered apprenticeship programs, and may be a partnership that includes one or more of the following as partners: (A) A business or industry organization. (B) A community-based organization, as defined in section 3201(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801(5)). (C) A State board or local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (D) A postsecondary education institution with experience in developing and administering registered apprenticeship programs. (E) A joint labor-management partnership. (F) An institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (G) A nonprofit organization.