Sec. 40101. Definitions

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In this title, except as otherwise provided in this title, the terms have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). The term apprenticeship or 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, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019.

The terms area career and technical education school , articulation agreement , career guidance and academic counseling , credit transfer agreement , early college high school , high school , program of study , Tribal educational agency , and work-based learning have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 ). The term education and training provider means an entity listed in subparagraph

(B)that provides academic curriculum and instruction related to targeted infrastructure industries. An entity described in this subparagraph is as follows: An area career and technical education school, early college high school, or high school providing career and technical education programs of study. An Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, or Tribal educational agency. A minority-serving institution (as described in any of paragraphs

(1)through

(7)of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) )). A provider of adult education and literacy activities under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.). A local agency administering plans under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 720 et seq.), other than section 112 or part C of that title ( 29 U.S.C. 732 and 741). A related instruction provider for an apprenticeship program. A public institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ). A provider included on the list of eligible providers of training services described in section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3152(d) ). A consortium of entities described in any of subparagraph

(A)through (H). The term eligible entity means— an industry or sector partnership; a State board or State workforce development agency, or a local board or local workforce development agency; an eligible institution, or a consortium thereof; an Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, or Tribal educational agency; a labor organization or joint-labor management organization; or a qualified intermediary. The term nontraditional population means a group of individuals (such as a group of individuals from the same gender or race) the members of which comprise fewer than 25 percent of the individuals employed in a targeted infrastructure industry. The term qualified intermediary means an entity that demonstrates an expertise— in engaging in the partnerships described in paragraph (2); and serving participants and employers of programs funded under this title by— connecting employers to programs funded under this title; assisting in the design and implementation of such programs, including curriculum development and delivery of instruction; providing professional development activities such as training to mentors; connecting students or workers to programs funded under this title; developing and providing personalized support for individuals participating in programs funded under this title, including by partnering with organizations to provide access to or referrals for supportive services and financial advising; or providing services, resources, and supports for development, delivery, expansion, or improvement of programs funded under this title. In carrying out activities under this title, the qualified intermediary shall act in partnerships with— industry or sector partnerships, including establishing a new industry or sector partnership or expanding an existing industry or sector partnership; partnerships among employers, joint labor-management organizations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, State or local workforce development boards, education and training providers, social service organizations, economic development organizations, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, or one-stop operators, or one-stop partners, in the State workforce development system; or partnerships among one or more of the entities described in subparagraphs

(A)and (B). The term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor. The term targeted infrastructure industry means an industry, including the transportation (including surface, transit, aviation, maritime, or railway transportation), construction, energy (including the deployment of renewable and clean energy, energy efficiency, transmission, and battery storage), information technology, or utilities industry) to be served by a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this title.

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