(A) With regard to industry-recognized credentials and certificate programs, the governor's office of workforce transformation shall act as a liaison between the business community and the department of education or the chancellor of higher education. In acting as a liaison, the governor's office of workforce transformation shall accept inquiries from the business community regarding all of the following:

1. (1) Industry-recognized credentials approved under section 3313.6113 of the Revised Code;
2. (2) Certificate programs and industry-recognized credentials included in the inventory prescribed under section 3333.94 of the Revised Code;
3. (3) Any other existing or proposed credential or certificate program necessary to meet the workforce needs of the state, as determined by the office.

(B) Based on inquiries submitted under division (A) of this section, the governor's office of workforce transformation shall do either of the following:

1. (1) Request information from the department of education regarding industry-recognized credentials approved under section 3313.6113 of the Revised Code;
2. (2) Request information from the chancellor regarding certificate programs and industry-recognized credentials included in the inventory prescribed under section 3333.94 of the Revised Code or offered by an institution that holds a certificate of authorization issued under Chapter 1713. of the Revised Code.