; and (B) equip them with occupational skills needed to secure or advance in employment, to fill employer needs, and support themselves and their families; (2) to strengthen the economy by helping adults with limited skills to attain industry-recognized postsecondary credentials; and (3) that workforce programs for adults with limited skills incorporate an integrated education and training approach that allow adults to acquire basic skills while pursuing occupational or industry specific training. (b) Authorization The Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the Department of Education (referred to as the Assistant Secretary in this section), in consultation with the Director of the National Office of New Americans, shall award Workforce Development and Shared Prosperity grants, on a competitive basis, to States and local governments or other qualifying entities described in subsection (c), in collaboration with State and local governments. (c) Qualifying entities Qualifying entities under this section may include— (1) an educational institution; (2) a private organization; (3) a community-based organization; or (4) a not-for-profit organization. (d) Eligibility A State or local government or qualifying entity in collaboration with a State or local government is eligible to receive a grant under this section provided that the State or local government or entity— (1) supports and promotes the economic integration of immigrants and refugees and their families; (2) has expertise in workforce development and adult education for the purpose of developing and implementing State or local programs of integrated education and training; (3) in carrying out the grant program, includes at least one entity— (A) with expertise in workforce development for immigrants and refugees; and (B) with expertise in adult education of immigrants and refugees