; and (2) carry out activities described in subsections (b) (as applicable), (c), and (d) to achieve the strategic objectives identified in the entity's application under section 5(b)(5), in a manner that integrates services and funding sources to ensure effectiveness of the activities and that uses the grant funds efficiently. (b) Planning activities An eligible entity receiving an implementation grant under this Act shall use not more than $250,000 of the grant funds to carry out planning activities during the first year of the grant period. Such activities may include— (1) establishing the industry or sector partnership; (2) convening key stakeholders as identified in the application process; (3) conducting outreach to local businesses and business associations; or (4) conducting an evaluation of workforce needs in the local area. (c) Business engagement An eligible entity receiving a grant under this Act shall use the grant funds to provide services to engage businesses in efforts to achieve the strategic objectives identified in the entity's application under section 5(b)(5). The services may include assisting businesses— (1) in navigating the registration process for a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program; (2) by connecting the business with an education provider, including a provider of career and technical education, to develop classroom instruction to complement on-the-job learning; (3) in developing the curriculum design of a work-based learning program; (4) in employing workers participating in a work-based learning program for a transitional period before a business hires the worker for full-time employment not less than 30 hours a week; (5) in providing training to managers and front-line workers to serve as trainers or mentors to workers participating in a work-based learning program; (6) in providing career awareness activities, such as career guidance and academic counseling