; and (II) that may be in partnership with— (aa) one or more additional external partners; or (bb) the eligible agency. (v) In-demand industry sector or occupation The term in-demand industry sector or occupation has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. (vi) Integrated course The term integrated course means a course offered by a high school for credit toward a regular high school diploma that combines instruction in core academic subjects with career and technical education that, where applicable, is fully aligned with the State’s challenging State academic standards required under section 1111(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. (vii) Qualified intermediary The term qualified intermediary means an entity that demonstrates expertise to build, connect, sustain, and measure partnerships with entities such as employers, schools, community-based organizations, postsecondary institutions, social service organizations, economic development organizations, and workforce systems to broker services, resources, and supports to youth and the organizations and systems that are designed to serve youth, including— (I) connecting employers to classrooms; (II) assisting in the design and implementation of career and technical education programs of study; (III) assisting in the development of curricula and assessments; (IV) delivering professional development