1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2018 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Board The term Board means the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board established under section 3(a). (2) Department The term Department means the Department of Energy. (3) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (4) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education eligible to receive funds under section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (5) National Laboratory The term National Laboratory has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. 3. 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a board, to be known as the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board , to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce that— (1) meets the current and future industry and labor needs of the energy sector; (2) provides opportunities for students to become qualified for placement in traditional energy sector and clean energy sector jobs; (3) aligns apprenticeship programs and workforce development programs to provide industry-recognized certifications and credentials; (4) encourages leaders in the education system of the United States to equip students with the skills, mentorships, training, and technical expertise necessary to fill the employment opportunities vital to managing and operating the energy- and manufacturing-related industries of the United States; (5) appropriately supports other Federal agencies