The purposes of this part are to establish a statewide, comprehensive labor education alignment program, also referred to as the “program” or “LEAP,” to enable students in colleges of applied technology and community colleges to participate in employment training and to attain industry-recognized post-secondary credentials for sustaining gainful and quality employment in this state; and to enable students to more adequately meet the advanced technical training needs required by current and future employers of existing and prospective industries and businesses in this state.