As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. “Council” means the Apprenticeship Council. “Department” means the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. “Encrypted” means the same as that term is defined in § 18.2-186.6. “Identifying information” means the same as that term is defined in § 18.2-186.3. “Virginia Longitudinal Data System” means the multiagency partnership administered by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia pursuant to subdivision 9 of § 23.1-203. “Virginia Workforce Data Trust” means a workforce database maintained by the Department in an encrypted state in compliance with § 2.2-2009. “Workforce development program” means a publicly funded education, training, and support services program designed and administered to prepare and enable participants to enter into and advance in careers. Such program may, but is not required to, lead to nondegree credentials and may fall under the administrative functions of the Department or reside in other agencies. “Workforce education and training program” means a workforce development program offered by an education provider with the goal of providing an individual with a credential that leads to employment. “Workforce services program” means a workforce development program that is primarily focused on providing, coordinating, and supporting services to assist individuals in attaining employment, including assistance with locating job opportunities, connecting to workforce education and training programs, and coordinating with other available supportive services.