; and (2) any recommendations for administrative and legislative action that could optimize the effectiveness of the grants and programs under this Act. (c) Consultation In carrying out this section, the Director shall consult the programs and policies of other relevant Federal agencies to avoid duplication with, and enhance the effectiveness of, the grants and programs under this Act. 6. Definitions In this Act: (1) STEM The term STEM means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science. (2) Community college The term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section 312 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1058 ). (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (4) Region The term region means a labor market area, as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (5) Skilled technical workforce The term skilled technical workforce means workers with high school diplomas and 2-year technical training or certifications who employ significant levels of STEM knowledge in their jobs. (6) University The term university means a 4-year institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ).