‘‘(D) are innovative programs designed to 
increase the provision of training for students, 
including students who are members of the Na-
tional Guard or Reserves, to enter skilled occu-
pations in in-demand industry sectors; and 
‘‘(E) support paid internships that will 
allow students to simultaneously earn credit for 
work-based learning and gain relevant employ-
ment experience in an in-demand industry sec-
tor or occupation, which shall include opportu-
nities that transition individuals into employ-
ment. 
‘‘(4) The development and implementation of— 
‘‘(A) a Pay-for-Performance program that 
leads to a recognized postsecondary credential, 
for which an eligible entity agrees to be reim-
bursed under the grant primarily on the basis 
of achievement of specified performance out-
comes and criteria agreed to by the Secretary; 
or 
‘‘(B) a Pay-for-Success program that leads 
to a recognized postsecondary credential, for 
which an eligible entity— 
‘‘(i) enters into a partnership with an 
investor, such as a philanthropic organiza-
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tion that provides funding for a specific 
project to address a clear and measurable 
educational or career training need in the 
area to be served under the grant; and 
‘‘(ii) agrees to be reimbursed under 
the grant only if the project achieves speci-
fied performance outcomes and criteria 
agreed to by the Secretary. 
‘‘SEC. 199A. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out 
the program established by section 199. 
‘‘(b) ADMINISTRATIVE COST.—Not more than 5 per-
cent of the amounts made available under subsection (a) 
may be used by the Secretaries to administer the program 
described in that subsection, including providing technical 
assistance and carrying out evaluations for the program 
described in that subsection. 
‘‘(c) PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY.—The funds appro-
priated pursuant to subsection (a) for a fiscal year shall 
be available for Federal obligation for that fiscal year and 
the succeeding 2 fiscal years. 
‘‘SEC. 199B. DEFINITION. 
‘‘For purposes of this subtitle, the term ‘community 
college’ has the meaning given the term ‘junior or commu-
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nity college’ in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act 
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f)).’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of con-
tents for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 
is amended by inserting after the items relating to subtitle 
E of title I the following: 
‘‘Subtitle F—Community College to Career Fund 
‘‘Sec. 199. Community college and industry partnerships program. 
‘‘Sec. 199A. Authorization of appropriations. 
‘‘Sec. 199B. Definition.’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act, including the 
amendments made by this Act, takes effect as if included 
in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. 
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