; or (iii) partnerships among one or more of the entities described in clauses (i) and (ii). (22) Recognized postsecondary credential The term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, except that such term does not include a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship. (23) Registration agency The term registration agency means the State Office of Apprenticeship or State apprenticeship agency in a State that is responsible for— (A) approving or denying applications from sponsors for registration of programs under the national apprenticeship system in the State or area covered by the registration agency