# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 8: Definitions applicable to Secs. 8 to 10

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 8
- **Heading:** Definitions applicable to Secs. 8 to 10
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23H / Section 8

## Text

Section 8. As used in sections 8 to 10, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings: ''Eligible service provider'', a community-based nonprofit organization that provides workforce development services, such as job skills training, education, placement services, and supportive services. ''Potential employee target groups'', persons receiving TAFDC, older adults, immigrants, and other persons who are underemployed or unemployed. ''Qualifying consortium'', a collaborative program of service that includes a community-based nonprofit organization or union/labor–management program or institution of higher education and an employer.

Section 8. As used in sections 8 to 10, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings:

''Eligible service provider'', a community-based nonprofit organization that provides workforce development services, such as job skills training, education, placement services, and supportive services.

''Potential employee target groups'', persons receiving TAFDC, older adults, immigrants, and other persons who are underemployed or unemployed.

''Qualifying consortium'', a collaborative program of service that includes a community-based nonprofit organization or union/labor–management program or institution of higher education and an employer.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 1 Department of career services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23H_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 6 Administration of system of free public employment offices by the director of career services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23H_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 7 State workforce development board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23H_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 8 Definitions applicable to Secs. 8 to 10](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23H_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 8A Administration and enforcement of unemployment insurance system and employer medical assistance contribution by director of unemployment assistance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23H_S8A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 9 Health professions worker training grant program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23H_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 10 Performance standards for workforce development and job training programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23H_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 11 Performance standards and workforce accountability task force](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23H_S11.md)

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