Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part IV - Apprenticeship and Training Council
Chapter 81 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 81.3 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Apprenticeship program-A program registered with the Council and evidenced by a Certificate of Registration or other appropriate document as meeting the apprenticeship standards of the Council.

Council-The Apprenticeship and Training Council of the Commonwealth.

Director-Any authorized person legally appointed to supervise the activities of the Council.

Employer-Any person or organization employing an apprentice whether or not the apprentice is enrolled with such person or organization or with some other person or organization.

Minority-One of four major ethnic groups other than Caucasian, namely Negro, American Indian, Oriental and Spanish American or a person, regardless of race, who is handicapped with a non-job-related disability. The term "Spanish American" or "Spanish-surnamed American" is deemed to include all persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Spanish or Cuban origin.

Nonjob-related disability-Any handicap or disability which does not substantially interfere with the ability to perform the essential functions of the employment which a handicapped person applies for, is engaged in, or has been engaged in.

Sponsor-Any person or organization operating an apprenticeship program, irrespective of whether the person or organization is an employer.