; and (6) to coordinate with and assist State-accredited technical training centers, community colleges, minority-serving institutions, and local offices of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and ensure appropriate services are provided under this section to each region of the United States. (b) Coordination and nonduplication (1) In general The Secretary shall coordinate the program with the industrial research and assessment centers program and with other Federal programs to avoid duplication of effort. (2) Collocation To the maximum extent practicable, building, training, and assessment centers established under this section shall be collocated with Industrial Assessment Centers. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. 1108. Career skills training (a) In general The Secretary shall pay grants to eligible entities described in subsection (b) to pay the Federal share of associated career skills training programs under which students concurrently receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training for the purpose of obtaining an industry-related certification to install energy efficient buildings technologies, including technologies described in section 307(b)(3) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6836(b)(3) ). (b) Eligibility To be eligible to obtain a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be a nonprofit partnership that— (1) includes the equal participation of industry, including public or private employers, and labor organizations, including joint labor-management training programs, and may include workforce investment boards, community-based organizations, qualified service and conservation corps, educational institutions, small businesses, cooperatives, State and local veterans agencies, and veterans service organizations; and (2) demonstrates— (A) experience in implementing and operating worker skills training and education programs