New Jersey Statutes 43:21-58. Definitions
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 43:21-58
- Employment: means : (A) Any service performed prior to January 1, 1972, which was employment as defined in the "unemployment compensation law" (R. See New Jersey Statutes 43:21-19
- Institution of higher education: means an educational institution which: (A) Admits as regular students only individuals having a certificate of graduation from a high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate. See New Jersey Statutes 43:21-19
- State: includes , in addition to the states of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. See New Jersey Statutes 43:21-19
“Approved service provider” or “approved training provider” means a service provider which is on the State Eligible Training Provider List.
“Commission” means the State Employment and Training Commission.
“Employment and training services” means: counseling provided pursuant to section 3 of this act; occupational training; or remedial instruction.
“Labor Demand Occupation” means an occupation which:
a. The Center for Occupational Employment Information has, pursuant to subsection d. of section 27 of P.L.2005, c.354 (C. 34:1A-86), determined is or will be, on a regional basis, subject to a significant excess of demand over supply for trained workers, based on a comparison of the total need or anticipated need for trained workers with the total number being trained; or
b. The Center for Occupational Employment Information, in conjunction with a Workforce Investment Board, has, pursuant to subsection d. of section 27 of P.L.2005, c.354 (C. 34:1A-86), determined is or will be, in the region for which the board is responsible, subject to a significant excess of demand over supply for adequately trained workers, based on a comparison of total need or anticipated need for trained workers with the total number being trained.
“Qualified job counselor” means a job counselor whose qualifications meet standards established by the commissioner.
“Remedial education” or “remedial instruction” means any literacy or other basic skills training or instruction which may not be directly related to a particular occupation but is needed to facilitate success in occupational training or work performance.
“Service provider,” “training provider” or “provider” means a provider of employment and training services including but not limited to a private or public school or institution of higher education, a business, a labor organization or a community-based organization.
“Vocational training” or “occupational training” means training or instruction which is related to an occupation and is designed to enhance the marketable skills and earning power of a worker or job seeker.
L.1992,c.47,s.2; amended 2005, c.354, s.30.