; (G) a consortium or coalition of the agencies, organizations, and institutions described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (F); and (H) a partnership between an employer and an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G). (4) Eligible student The term eligible student means an individual who is incarcerated in a Federal correctional facility. (5) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (6) Program The term Program means the Federal Prison Education Program required to be established under subsection (b)(1). (b) Authorization (1) In general The Assistant Director shall establish a Federal Prison Education Program to develop and support partnerships between eligible providers and Federal correctional facilities to provide quality educational opportunities to facilitate successful community reintegration. (2) Selection of eligible providers The Assistant Director shall select eligible providers to partner with Federal correctional facilities to develop quality education programs for eligible students, such as— (A) adult literacy; (B) basic skills development; (C) education toward a regular high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; (D) postsecondary education; (E) workforce development that leads to an industry recognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree; (F) apprenticeships; and (G) career and technical education. (3) Quality programs When determining which eligible providers will be selected for participation in the Program, the Assistant Director shall— (A) consider the evidence that an eligible provider demonstrates a strong record on student outcomes and successful community reintegration, which shall include— (i) high rates of program completion; (ii) a demonstrated record of a reduction in recidivism rates, if available; (iii) success in securing employment, if available; (iv) employment retention, if available