34 Pa. Code § 81.3
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Apprenticeship program-A program registered with the Council and evidenced by a Certificate of Registration or other appropriate document as meeting the apprenticeship standards of the Council.
Council-The Apprenticeship and Training Council of the Commonwealth.
Director-Any authorized person legally appointed to supervise the activities of the Council.
Employer-Any person or organization employing an apprentice whether or not the apprentice is enrolled with such person or organization or with some other person or organization.
Minority-One of four major ethnic groups other than Caucasian, namely Negro, American Indian, Oriental and Spanish American or a person, regardless of race, who is handicapped with a non-job-related disability. The term "Spanish American" or "Spanish-surnamed American" is deemed to include all persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Spanish or Cuban origin.
Nonjob-related disability-Any handicap or disability which does not substantially interfere with the ability to perform the essential functions of the employment which a handicapped person applies for, is engaged in, or has been engaged in.
Sponsor-Any person or organization operating an apprenticeship program, irrespective of whether the person or organization is an employer.
34 Pa. Code § 81.3