; (G) a Governor of a State; (H) a labor organization or joint labor-management organization; or (I) a qualified intermediary. (8) Excepted service The term excepted service has the meaning given the term in section 2103 of title 5, United States Code. (9) Local workforce development board The term local workforce development board has the meaning given the term local board in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (10) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (11) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. (12) Provider of adult education The term provider of adult education has the meaning given the term eligible provider in section 203 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3272 ). (13) Qualified intermediary (A) In general The term qualified intermediary means an entity that demonstrates expertise in building, connecting, sustaining, and measuring the performance of partnerships described in subparagraph (B) and serves program participants and employers by— (i) connecting employers to programs under the national apprenticeship system; (ii) assisting in the design and implementation of such programs, including curriculum development and delivery for related instruction; (iii) supporting entities, sponsors, or program administrators in meeting the registration and reporting requirements of this Act section ; (iv) providing professional development activities such as training to mentors; (v) supporting the recruitment, retention, and completion of potential program participants, including nontraditional apprenticeship populations and individuals with barriers to employment