1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Energy Workforce Act . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the energy sector is the third-largest industry in the United States; (2) 1,500,000 new skilled workers will be needed in the energy sector over the next 15 years; and (3) a skilled workforce is a critical component of ensuring the growth of the energy sector in the United States. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Apprenticeship program The term apprenticeship program means— (A) an apprenticeship program registered with the Department of Labor as of the date of enactment of this Act that has a completion rate for participants of not less than 60 percent; or (B) an apprenticeship program not registered with the Department of Labor as of the date of enactment of this Act, but that the Secretary determines should be eligible for a grant under section 5. (2) Board The term Board means the National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce Advisory Board established under section 4(a). (3) Community college The term community college means a junior or community college (as defined in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1058(f) )). (4) Program The term program means the pilot program established under section 5(a). (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. (6) Veterans service organization The term veterans service organization means an organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code. 4. National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce (a) In general The Secretary shall establish a nationwide advisory board, to be known as the National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce Advisory Board , to foster strategic vision, guidance, and networks for the energy industry. (b) Representatives The members of the Board shall consist of energy sector stakeholders, including— (1) representatives of relevant industries