; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.) and is an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ))). (vi) Any other entity that the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, considers appropriate. (13) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. 3. Secondary school to career pathways innovation grant program (a) Career pathways innovation grant program established (1) In general From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish a career pathways innovation grant program, through which the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible agencies for the purpose of addressing the specialized skill needs of business and industry by carrying out programs of study or career pathways programs, featuring school partnerships, that support career pathways in high school or career exploration in the middle grades. (2) Duration A grant awarded under this section— (A) shall be for a period of 3 years; and (B) may be renewed for one additional 2-year period, if the eligible agency demonstrates sufficient progress in achieving the goals of the initial grant. (b) Application (1) In general An eligible agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents; partnership agreement The application submitted under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) an initial partnership agreement, entered into by the eligible agency and all members of the school partnership, that— (i) specifies the duties and responsibilities of each partner