organization , economic development agency , industry or sector partnership , on-the-job training , recognized postsecondary credential , and workplace learning advisor have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (16) Qualified intermediary (A) In general The term qualified intermediary means an entity that demonstrates expertise in building, connecting, sustaining, and measuring the performance of partnerships described in subparagraph (B) and serves program participants and employers by— (i) connecting employers to programs under the national apprenticeship system