; (II) support the coordination and alignment of the State or tribal program funded under this part with the use of career pathways (as defined in section 3(7) of the WIOA), through a collaboration, in 1 or more geographic areas in the State (or, if the applicant is an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or tribal consortium, in 1 or more geographical area under the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe, tribal organization, or any Indian tribe or tribal organization that is part of the tribal consortium), with a local board (as defined in section 3(33) of the WIOA) or State board (as defined in section 3(57) of the WIOA), and at least 2 other entities, each of which is any of the following: (aa) 1 or more representatives of a business or other employers who may be in an industry or sector partnership (as defined in section 3(26) of the WIOA) that provides employment opportunities that, at a minimum, include high-quality, work-relevant training and development in an in-demand industry sector or occupation (as so defined) in the State (or, if the applicant is an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or tribal consortium, in the geographical area under the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe, tribal organization, or any Indian tribe or tribal organization that is part of the tribal consortium). (bb) A labor organization. (cc) An institution of higher education (as defined in section 3(28) of the WIOA). (dd) A tribal college or university (as defined in section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). (ee) A vocational rehabilitation program (as defined in section 3(64) of the WIOA). (ff) A program that helps those who are basic skills deficient (as defined in section 3(5) of the WIOA). (gg) A provider of career and technical education (as defined in section 3(5) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006). (hh) A community-based organization (as defined in section 3(10) of the WIOA) or other entity referred to in section 3(26)(B) of the WIOA