; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (9) School partnership The term school partnership means a partnership that— (A) shall include, at a minimum— (i) an eligible agency; and (ii) one or more business or industry partners; and (B) may also include one or more of the following partners: (i) A community-based organization. (ii) A joint labor-management partnership. (iii) An institution of higher education. (iv) A State board or local board (as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 )). (v) Any other entity that the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, considers appropriate. (10) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. 3. Career pathways innovation grant program (a) Career pathways innovation grant program established (1) In general From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish a career pathways innovation grant program, through which the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible agencies for the purpose of addressing the specialized skill needs of business and industry by carrying out career pathways programs, featuring school partnerships, that support career pathways at the secondary school level or career exploration at the elementary school level. (2) Duration A grant awarded under this section— (A) shall be for a period of 3 years; and (B) may be renewed for one additional 2-year period, if the eligible agency demonstrates sufficient progress in achieving the goals of the initial grant. (b) Application (1) In general An eligible agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents