; and (2) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) describe the progress of career and technical education students of the State in attaining 21st century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration). . 103. Inclusion of community partners and intermediary organizations in State and local plans (a) State plan Section 122 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2342 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ix), by striking including parent and community organizations and inserting including parent and intermediary organizations and community partners ; (2) in subsection (c)(1)(A)— (A) in clause (iii), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; and (B) by inserting after clause (iv) the following new clauses: (v) are carried out in partnership with one or more community partners, including through joint planning and implementation, shared professional development designed to improve the effectiveness of eligible recipient and community partner staff, development and implementation of shared data systems that support program improvement and the improvement of program outcomes, and the alignment and coordination of eligible recipient and community partner goals, activities, and training; and (vi) are carried out with the involvement of one or more intermediary organizations that will assist the eligible applicants by training staff, providing technical assistance that is designed to ensure continuous improvement, helping to ensure accountability for results, and helping to ensure that program funds flow quickly and effectively to effective service providers and activities; ; and (3) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (F), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (G), by inserting and after the semicolon