In this subtitle, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words have the meanings indicated. “Apprentice” means an individual who: is at least 16 years old; has signed with an employer or employer’s agent, an association of employers, an organization of employees, or a joint committee from both, an agreement including a statement of: the trade, craft, or occupation that the individual is learning; and the beginning and ending dates of the apprenticeship; and is registered in a program of the Council or the Office of Apprenticeship of the United States Department of Labor. “Apprenticeship cohort” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article. “Commissioner” means: the Commissioner of Labor and Industry; the Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Industry; or an authorized representative of the Commissioner. “Completion rate” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article. “Construction” includes all: building; reconstructing; improving; enlarging; painting and decorating; altering; maintaining; repairing; and services provided under a mechanical systems service contract. “Council” means the Apprenticeship and Training Council. “Employee” means an apprentice or worker employed by a contractor or subcontractor under a public work contract. “Employee” does not include an individual employed by a public body. “Group joint apprenticeship program” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article. “Group nonjoint apprenticeship program” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article. “Individual joint apprenticeship program” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article. “Individual nonjoint apprenticeship program” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article. “Locality” means the county in which the work is to be performed. If the public work is located within 2 or more counties, the locality includes all counties in which the public work is located. “Mechanical systems service contract” means a contract for: