Eligible career pathway program
In this subsection, the term “eligible career pathway program” means a program that combines rigorous and high-quality education, training, and other services that—
(A)#
aligns with the skill needs of industries in the economy of the State or regional economy involved;
(B)#
prepares an individual to be successful in any of a full range of secondary or postsecondary education options, including apprenticeships 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.) (referred to individually in this chapter as an “apprenticeship”, except in section 171); 1
(C)#
includes counseling to support an individual in achieving the individual’s education and career goals;
(D)#
includes, as appropriate, education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster;
(E)#
organizes education, training, and other services to meet the particular needs of an individual in a manner that accelerates the educational and career advancement of the individual to the extent practicable;
(F)#
enables an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and
(G)#
helps an individual enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster.