Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 )), industry associations, and any other organizations, individuals or persons that the Secretary determines appropriate to carry out the purposes of this part. (7) Statewide career counseling framework The term statewide career counseling framework means a framework that encompasses the middle grades through grade 12 and postsecondary education and that includes information on career awareness, skills assessment, skills training, student interest surveys, postsecondary education entrance requirements, secondary school graduation requirements, high school equivalency, adult education programs and services, financial aid, institutions of higher education, community colleges, programs leading to industry-recognized credentials, career and technical education programs, internships, dual enrollment programs, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities or career development training for school counselors. (8) State workforce development board The term State workforce development board means a State workforce development board established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3111 ). (9) Tribal organization The term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450b ). (10) Industry-recognized credential The term industry-recognized, used with respect to a credential, means a credential that— (A) is sought or accepted by employers within the industry or sector involved as a recognized, preferred, or required credential for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes