; (B) is carried out by an eligible entity described in section 3(c) that has a documented partnership with at least 1 sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program; and (C) includes training (including a curriculum for the training) that— (i) is aligned with industry standards; (ii) is reviewed and approved annually by sponsors of the registered apprenticeship programs within the documented partnership; and (iii) will prepare an individual for a registered apprenticeship program by teaching the skills and competencies needed to enter such a registered apprenticeship program. (9) Registered apprenticeship program The term registered apprenticeship program means a program 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. ). (10) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor. (11) Sponsor The term sponsor means an employer, joint labor-management partnership, trade association, professional association, labor organization, or other entity that administers a registered apprenticeship program. (12) State The term State has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (13) Underrepresented population The term underrepresented population means a group of individuals who— (A) are members of a racial minority, women, military veterans, members of a Federally recognized Indian Tribe, or long-term unemployed