Section 21-13A-3 - Definitions. - New Mexico Statutes

21-13A-3. Definitions.

As used in the Workforce Training Act [21-13A-1 NMSA 1978]:   

A.     "commission" means the commission on higher education;   

B.     "community college" means a public post-secondary educational institution located in New Mexico offering technical or vocational training or two-year degrees;   

C.     "customized training" means vocational or technical training:   

(1)     offered by a community college;   

(2)     that provides specialized employee training for a particular business or industry;   

(3)     for which a student who successfully completes the training does not receive college credit; and   

(4)     that enhances workforce development in the state;   

D.     "tier-2 undergraduate funding level" means tier 2 of the higher education funding formula developed by the commission; and   

E.     "workforce training program" means the program created by the Workforce Training Act to provide customized training at community colleges in New Mexico.