### Question
How is the term retention in public or private unsubsidized employment defined?


### Answer
The term **retention in public or private unsubsidized employment** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3056k* as the following:

> full- or part-time paid employment in the public or private sector by an enrollee under this subchapter for 6 months after the starting date of placement into unsubsidized employment without the use of funds under this subchapter or any other Federal or State employment subsidy program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3056k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER IX-COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS**

