beginning on the hiring date, or (II) in the case of a program described in subparagraph (B)(iii), during the six-month period prior to the hiring date. (B) Qualifying work-based learning opportunity For the purpose of this paragraph, the term qualifying work-based learning opportunity means— (i) an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act