Urban indian organization The term urban Indian organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1603 ). (17) Workforce innovation and opportunity act terms The terms career pathway , career planning , in-demand industry sector or occupation , individual with a barrier to employment , local board , on-the-job training , recognized postsecondary credential , region , and State board have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (18) Work-based learning The term work-based learning has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 ). 3. Authority to establish a technical assistance center for building the direct care workforce (a) Program authorized The Secretary shall establish a national technical assistance center (referred to in this section as the Center ) for, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Education, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the heads of other entities as necessary— (1) supporting direct care workforce creation, training and education, recruitment, retention, and advancement