; and (ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as redesignated by clause (i), the following: (A) is a 4-year, degree-granting program; . 9. Pilot grant program Part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087–51 et seq. ), as amended by this part, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 449. Work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program (a) Establishment (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible institutions participating under this part to establish or expand a program to develop work-based learning positions. (2) Limitations (A) Duration A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than 4 years, but may be renewed by the Secretary for a period of 2 years. (B) Amount A grant under this section may not be in an amount greater than $1,000,000. (b) Application To be selected to receive a grant under this section an eligible institution participating under this part shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan that describes how the eligible institution will establish or expand a program to develop work-based learning positions that will— (1) benefit students who demonstrate exceptional need (as defined in section 413C(c)(2)); (2) identify in-demand industry sectors and occupations (as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ) and as determined by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, State departments of labor, and local boards (as defined in such section 3)) and develop partnerships with high-demand employers (including nonprofit organizations, joint labor-management organizations, for-profit firms, or public agencies); (3) involve participating employers in evaluating and improving such program; (4) track and report academic and employment outcomes for participating students