The gap must be related to one of the above circumstances and can last no longer than 180 days. A consecutive gap in service of up to 180 days following the initial 180 days may be entered if the gap is utilized to resolve the issues that prevented the participant from completing program services that lead to employment. POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION The term educational – “postsecondary institution” means an institution of higher education. an educational institution in any State that – admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond education; provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2 year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree; is a public or other nonprofit institution; and is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted accreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of pre-accreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time. POST-TEST A test administered to a participant after the initial test and at regular intervals – during the program. POVERTY GUIDELINES Are a version of the Federal Poverty measure issued annually by the – Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in the Federal Register. The guidelines are used for administrative purposes such as determining financial eligibility for assistance or services under a particular Federal program. POVERTY LINE The poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and – revised annually in accordance with section 673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2))) applicable to a family of the size involved. PRE-APPRENTICESHIP A program or set of strategies designed to prepare individuals to – and succeed in a registered apprenticeship program and has a documented partnership with at least one, if not more, registered apprenticeship programs. Pre-apprenticeship programs incorporate the following elements: Training and curriculum based on industry standards and approved by the documented Registered Apprenticeship partner(s); and
The gap must be related to one of the above circumstances and can last no longer than 180 days. A consecutive gap in service of up to 180 days following the initial 180 days may be entered if the gap is utilized to resolve the issues that prevented the participant from completing program services that lead to employment. POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION – The term “postsecondary educational institution” means an institution of higher education. an educational institution in any State that – admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond education; provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2 year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree; is a public or other nonprofit institution; and is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of pre-accreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time. POST-TEST – A test administered to a participant after the initial test and at regular intervals during the program. POVERTY GUIDELINES – Are a version of the Federal Poverty measure issued annually by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in the Federal Register. The guidelines are used for administrative purposes such as determining financial eligibility for assistance or services under a particular Federal program. POVERTY LINE – The poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and revised annually in accordance with section 673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2))) applicable to a family of the size involved. PRE-APPRENTICESHIP – A program or set of strategies designed to prepare individuals to and succeed in a registered apprenticeship program and has a documented partnership with at least one, if not more, registered apprenticeship programs. Pre-apprenticeship programs incorporate the following elements: Training and curriculum based on industry standards and approved by the documented Registered Apprenticeship partner(s); and