As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) Department means the department of labor and employment created in section 24-1-121.
2. (2) Department of higher education means the department of higher education created in section 24-1-114.
3. (3) Energy sector has the same meaning as defined in section 24-46.3-104 (5.5).
4. (4) Energy sector career pathway means the energy sector career pathway created pursuant to section 24-46.3-104 (5.5).
5. (5) SPARC program means the strengthening photovoltaic and renewable careers (SPARC) workforce development program created in section 24-46.3-503.
6. (6) SPARC program fund means the SPARC program fund created in section 24-46.3-505.
7. (7) State board for community colleges and occupational education means the state board for community colleges and occupational education created in section 23-60-104.
8. (8) State council means the state work force development council created in section 24-46.3-101.

Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1149), ch. 247, p. 1345, § 2, effective June 16.