1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Apprenticeship program The term apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act. (2) Community college The term community college means a public institution of higher education at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate’s degree, including Tribal Colleges or Universities receiving grants under section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c ) that offer a 2-year program for completion of such degree and State public institutions of higher education that offer such a 2-year program. (3) Direct care professional The term direct care professional — (A) means an individual who, in exchange for compensation, provides services to a person with a disability or an older individual that promotes the independence of such person or individual, including— (i) services that enhance the independence and community inclusion for such person or individual, including traveling with such person or individual or attending and assisting such person or individual while visiting friends and family, shopping, or socializing; (ii) services such as coaching and supporting such person or individual in communicating needs, achieving self-expression, pursuing personal goals, living independently, and participating actively in employment or voluntary roles in the community; (iii) services such as providing assistance with activities of daily living (such as feeding, bathing, toileting, and ambulation) and with tasks such as meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping, and laundry; (iv) services that support such person or individual at home, work, school, or in any other community setting