### Question
How does the law define pre-apprenticeship program?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16539*, **pre-apprenticeship program** is defined as:

> a program—


(A) designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in an apprenticeship program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16539*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XVII-PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY**

