; and (4) information about the proposed pre-apprenticeship program that demonstrates— (A) that the program is in an in-demand industry or occupation in the region in which the project is located; (B) the inclusion of career exploration focused activities, such as career information activities, and résumé preparation, in the program; (C) if the entity carrying out the project includes a high school, that the model to be used for the program leads to a high school diploma for participants without such a diploma; (D) how the pre-apprenticeship program is aligned with and leverages resources of career and technical education programs, programs and services authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), or activities of entities that provide supportive services for participants in pre-apprenticeship programs; and (E) that the project aligns with an established registered apprenticeship program, including that the model used for the program leads to the attainment of skills and competencies necessary for entrance into the registered apprenticeship program for participants. (d) Use of funds (1) In general An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to carry out a project that implements a pre-apprenticeship program. (2) Required activities The eligible entity shall use the grant funds— (A) to pay for the cost of training or education associated with a pre-apprenticeship program for individuals from an underrepresented population; (B) for curriculum development that align with the requirements of the appropriate registered apprenticeship programs and learning assessments; (C) to maintain a connection between the pre-apprenticeship program and registered apprenticeship program; (D) for assessments of potential participants for, and enrollment of the participants in, the pre-apprenticeship program