; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (13) 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) An apprenticeship college (as defined as an institution partnership that is registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.) and is an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ))). (vi) Any other entity that the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, considers appropriate. (14) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. 3. Secondary school to 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 programs of study or career pathways programs, featuring school partnerships, that support career pathways in high school or career exploration in the middle grades, leading to higher subsequent employment and job quality. (2) Duration A grant awarded under this section— (A) shall be for a period of 3 years