Definitions

In this Act: (1) Automation The term automation means a device, process, or system that functions without continuous input from an operator, including— (A) advanced technologies, such as— (i) data collection, classification processing, and analytics; and (ii) 3–D printing, digital design and simulation, and digital manufacturing; (B) robotics, including collaborative robotics, and worker augmentation technology; (C) autonomous vehicle technology; or (D) autonomous machinery technology. (2) Covered population The term covered population means a population of individuals with a barrier to employment described in subparagraphs (A) through (N) of section 3(24) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102(24)). (3) Digital literacy The term digital literacy has the meaning given the term in section 60302 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (47 U.S.C. 1721). (4) Dislocated worker The term dislocated worker has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (5) Eligible partnership The term eligible partnership means an industry or sector partnership, as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, except that— (A) for purposes of applying paragraph (26)(A)(iii) of that section, the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); and (B) the partnership shall include, in addition to the representatives described in clauses (i) through (iii) of section 3(26)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, representatives of— (i) a State workforce development board or a local workforce development board; and (ii) an economic development organization. (6) In-demand industry sector or occupation The term in-demand industry sector or occupation has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (7) Integrated education and training The term integrated education and training has the meaning given the term in section 203 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3272). (8) Local and State workforce development boards The terms local workforce development board and State workforce development board have the meanings given the terms local board and State board, respectively, in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (9) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor. (10) Training services The term training services means training services described in section 134(c)(3)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)) and may include digital literacy skills.