; and (B) equip them with occupational skills needed to secure or advance in employment, fill employer needs, and support themselves and their families; (2) to strengthen the economy by helping adults with limited skills to attain recognized postsecondary credentials (as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 )); and (3) that workforce programs for adults with limited skills use a pre-apprenticeship or integrated education and training approach that allows 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 and the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training at the Department of Labor (referred to in this section as the Assistant Secretaries ), 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 State, local, and Tribal 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 nonprofit organization. (d) Eligibility A State, local, or Tribal government or qualifying entity in collaboration with a State, local, or Tribal government is eligible to receive a grant under this section provided that the State, local, or Tribal government or entity— (1) supports and promotes the economic integration of immigrants; (2) has expertise in workforce development and adult education for the purpose of developing and implementing pre-apprenticeship programs or integrated education and training programs