apprenticeship
(2)In this subsection, the term “eligible career pathway program” means a program that combines rigorous and high-quality education, training, and other services that— (A)aligns with the skill needs of industries in the economy of the State or regional economy involved; (B)prepares an individual to be successful in any of a full range of secondary or postsecondary education options, including apprenticeships registered under the Act of(commonly known as the “National Apprenticeship Act”;50 Stat. 664, chapter 663;29 U.S.C. 50et seq.) (referred to individually in this chapter as an “apprenticeship”, except in section 171); (C)includes counseling to support an individual in achieving the individual’s education and career goals; (D)includes, as appropriate, education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster; (E)organizes education, training, and other services to meet the particular needs of an individual in a manner that accelerates the educational and career advancement of the individual to the extent practicable; (F)enables an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and (G)helps an individual enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster. (e)Each eligible institution may certify student eligibility for a loan by an eligible lender under part B of this subchapter prior to completing the review for accuracy of the information submitted by the applicant required by regulations issued under this subchapter, if—