; (ii) partnerships among employers, joint labor-management organizations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, industry associations, State or local workforce development boards, education and training providers, social service organizations, economic development organizations, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, one-stop operators, one-stop partners, or veterans-service organizations in the State workforce development system; or (iii) partnerships among one or more of the entities described in clauses (i) and (ii). (25) Recognized postsecondary credential The term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ), except that such term does not include a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship. (26) Registration agency The term registration agency means the Office of Apprenticeship or State apprenticeship agency in a State that is responsible for— (A) registering programs under the national apprenticeship system and program participants in the State or area covered by such Office or agency; and (B) carrying out the responsibilities of supporting the youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, or apprenticeship programs registered by such Office or agency, including— (i) providing technical assistance to such programs and sponsors of such programs