; (ii) evidenced by a formal agreement between partners; and (iii) that is intended to support the development and implementation of a career pathway program. (B) Workforce development partner A workforce development partner described in subparagraph (A) means one or more of the following: (i) A local board. (ii) An industry association or other representative of multiple employers in the target industry, including an industry or sector partnership. (iii) A community-based organization with experience in providing employment, education, or support services relevant to the career pathway and student populations receiving services under the grant under this section. (C) Secondary and adult education partner A secondary and adult education partner described in subparagraph (A) means one or more of the following: (i) A local educational agency, as defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (ii) An eligible provider, as defined under section 203 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3272 ). (iii) An eligible agency, as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 ). (3) Eligible institution The term eligible institution means— (A) a public institution of higher education at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate’s degree, including 2-year Tribal Colleges or Universities under section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c ) and public 2-year State institutions of higher education; (B) an area career and technical education school that provides education at the postsecondary level