; or (B) an individual who— (i) is not younger than age 14 or older than age 24; and (ii) has been— (I) charged with, or convicted of, any criminal offense in an adult court; or (II) charged with, or adjudicated of, a delinquent act in a juvenile court. . 179. Strengthening community colleges grant program Subtitle D of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3221 et seq. ), is further amended by inserting after section 172, as added by the preceding section, the following: 173. Strengthening community colleges workforce development grants program (a) Purposes The purposes of this section are— (1) to establish, improve, or expand high-quality workforce development programs at community colleges; and (2) to expand opportunities for individuals to obtain recognized postsecondary credentials that are nationally or regionally portable and stackable for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations. (b) Strengthening community colleges workforce development grants program (1) In general From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section 174(f) and not reserved under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall, on a competitive basis, make grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in subsection (e). (2) Reservation Of the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section 174(f), the Secretary may reserve not more than two percent for the administration of grants awarded under this section, including— (A) providing technical assistance and targeted outreach to support eligible institutions serving a high number or high percentage of low-income individuals or individuals with barriers to employment, and rural-serving eligible institutions, to provide guidance and assistance in the process of applying for grants under this section