Section 10. Definitions

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

"Apprenticeship program" means a three-year program combining educational instruction and on-the-job training that is established for the purpose of enhancing the education and skills of shipyard workers and that is registered with the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.

"College" means Tidewater Community College.

"Council" means the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia or its designated staff.

"Eligible course of study" means an Associate in Applied Science degree program or an apprenticeship program registered with the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.

"Program" means the Virginia Vocational Incentive Scholarship Program for Shipyard Workers.

"Scholar" means a recipient of program funds from the Virginia Vocational Incentive Scholarship Program for Shipyard Workers.

"Scholarship" means a grant from state funds appropriated for the Virginia Vocational Incentive Scholarship Program for Shipyard Workers.

"Shipyard worker" means any person employed full time on a salaried or wage basis whose tenure is not restricted as to temporary or provisional appointment at a ship manufacturing or ship repair company located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 23, Issue 22, eff. July 1, 2007.

Statutory Authority

§ 23-220.01 of the Code of Virginia.