and positive outcomes, not only for program participants but also for the communities in which they serve, the Youth Corps model is a proven strategy for reengaging disconnected youth in education and the workforce, while improving communities and the environment. 3. Youth Corps programs (a) In General Subtitle D of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3221 et seq.) is amended by inserting before section 172 ( 29 U.S.C. 3227 ) the following new section: 171B. Youth Corps programs (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to utilize service, environmental stewardship, and the Youth Corps model to educate and train the next generation of workers to enable them to find meaningful employment in the economy of the 21st century, and instill in them a sense of civic engagement and environmental stewardship. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means a public or private nonprofit agency or organization (including a consortium of such agencies or organizations), including— (A) a community-based organization