; (vii) a description of how the eligible entity plans to engage eligible youth beyond the duration of the summer employment opportunity, which may include— (I) developing or partnering with a year-round youth employment program; (II) referring eligible youth to other year-round programs, which may include— (aa) programs funded under section 176C or the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.); (bb) after school programs; (cc) secondary or postsecondary education programs; (dd) training programs; (ee) cognitive behavior therapy programs; (ff) apprenticeship programs; and (gg) national service programs; (III) employing a full-time, permanent staff person who is responsible for youth outreach, followup, and recruitment; or (IV) connecting eligible youth with job development services, including career counseling, resume and job application assistance, interview preparation, and connections to job leads; (viii) evidence of the eligible entity's capacity to provide the services described in this subsection; and (ix) a description of the quality of the summer youth employment program, including a program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential. (2) Indian tribe; tribal organizations An eligible entity that is an Indian tribe or tribal organization and desires to receive a grant under this section for a summer youth employment program may, in lieu of submitting the application described in paragraph (1), submit an application to the Secretary that meets such requirements as the Secretary develops after consultation with the tribe or organization. (3) Mentor For purposes of subparagraphs (B)(iv), (B)(v), and (C)(iv) of paragraph (1), a mentor— (A) shall be an individual who has been matched with an eligible youth based on the youth's needs; (B) shall make contact with the eligible youth at least once each week; (C) shall be a trusted member of the local community