; (6) methods for providing quarterly data describing the outcomes associated with the apprenticeship program; and (7) additional requirements determined necessary by the Secretary or the registration agency. C Evaluations and research 131. Evaluations (a) Evaluations of programs and activities by the Secretary (1) In general For the purpose of improving the management and effectiveness of the programs (including projects) and activities carried out under this Act, the Secretary shall provide for the evaluation, by an independent evaluator, of the programs and activities. (2) Contents Such evaluations shall address— (A) the general effectiveness of such programs and activities in relation to their cost, including the extent to which the programs and activities— (i) improve the skill and employment competencies of participants in comparison to comparably situated individuals who did not participate in such programs and activities; (ii) to the extent feasible, increase the level of total employment and, for covered apprenticeship programs, recognized postsecondary credential attainment and measurable skills over the level that would have existed in the absence of such programs and activities; and (iii) respond to local labor market data and align with in-demand industries or occupations; (B) the impact of the programs and activities for the participants, sponsors or program administrators, and employers; (C) the return on investment of Federal, State, local, sponsor, employer, and other funding for covered apprenticeships, capturing the full level of investment in, and impact of, covered apprenticeships; (D) the longitudinal outcomes for participants in the programs and activities; (E) the impact of specific apprenticeship policies on the general effectiveness of such programs and activities, as applicable