32 Pa. Stat. § 5502
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Community-based agency." A private, nonprofit organization that is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community that is engaged in meeting human, educational or environmental community needs.
"Corps." The Pennsylvania Conservation Corps.
"Corpsmember." A participant in the corps pursuant to criteria set forth in section 6 .
"Corpsmember development and training." General equivalency degree preparation, adult basic education, literacy instruction, vocational-technical classes, community college courses, life skills instruction, specialized academic and technical training, job search workshops, mentoring, ability assessment and other similar activities designed to improve the job skills and employability of corpsmembers.
"Crewleader." A participant in the corps who is employed to supervise corpsmembers pursuant to criteria set forth in section 8(c) .
"Department." The Department of Labor and Industry.
"Human service projects." Projects which involve conservation work and the direct delivery of services which promote the well-being of children, the elderly, persons with physical and developmental disabilities or persons with low incomes.
"Local agency." Any political subdivision located within this Commonwealth.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Labor and Industry.
"Signature projects." Special-event, large-scale, short-term, highly visible projects which combine the efforts of more than one crew and promote the public good in ways consistent with this act.
"State agencies." The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Game Commission, Historical and Museum Commission, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Department of Public Welfare, Department of Corrections, Department of Education, Department of Aging, Department of Military Affairs, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Department of Community and Economic Development and Department of Labor and Industry.
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