; (2) would provide training for an industry sector or occupation in high demand; (3) demonstrate potential for a high percentage of job training program participants to secure employment after completion of such entity’s job training program; or (4) meet such other criteria as the Secretary considers appropriate. (e) Partnerships (1) Required partnerships Before awarding a grant to an eligible entity under this part, the Secretary shall verify that the eligible entity has entered into a partnership agreement with— (A) a local workforce development board; (B) one or more employers with a workforce need in a high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand industry; and (C) an industry organization or other intermediary representing the industry sector or occupation for which the job training program provides training. (2) Separate entities not required In meeting the partnership requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall not be required to partner with a separate entity for purposes of each such subparagraph. (3) Additional partnerships In addition to being in the partnerships described in paragraph (1), an eligible entity may be in a partnership with— (A) a nonprofit organization or other training provider, including an apprenticeship program registered with the Department of Labor; (B) an institution of higher education that— (i) offers a baccalaureate degree; and (ii) has an articulation agreement with the eligible entity; (C) a community-based organization; (D) a State, regional, or local economic development agency; (E) a secondary school; or (F) a local educational agency. (f) Required uses of funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall use the grant funds to— (1) establish, redesign, or expand a job training program that— (A) leads to an industry recognized credential or certification at the post-secondary level or to an associate degree; (B) trains job training program participants for a regionally in-demand industry sector or occupation