; or (iii) partnerships among 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 State Office of Apprenticeship or State apprenticeship agency in a State that is responsible for— (A) registering— (i) in accordance with section 124, programs under the national apprenticeship system; and (ii) in accordance with subsection (b)(3)(B) of such section, 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