; and (B) equip them with occupational skills needed to secure or advance in employment, fill employer needs, and support themselves and their families; (2) that helping adults with limited skills to attain industry-recognized postsecondary credentials strengthens the economy; and (3) that workforce programs for adults with limited skills should incorporate an 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 (referred to in this section as the Assistant Secretary ) shall award Workforce Development and Shared Prosperity grants, on a competitive basis, to States or local governments, or other qualifying entities described in subsection (c) in collaboration with States 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 or local government, or a 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, has, or collaborates with at least 1 entity that has— (A) expertise in workforce development for immigrants and refugees; and (B) expertise in adult education of immigrants and refugees; (4) uses matching funds from non-Federal sources, which may include in-kind contributions, equal to 25 percent of the amount received from the Workforce Development and Shared Prosperity grant program