; and (ii) that selected eligible entities will serve areas where direct care, or related occupations, is considered an in-demand industry sector or occupation; and (B) evaluate the efficacy of each project plan submitted under paragraph (2)— (i) for recruiting, retaining, and providing advancement opportunities for direct care workers; and (ii) on the methods used to recruit, retain, and provide advancement opportunities to direct care workers. (d) Consultation The Secretary shall encourage each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section— (1) in developing and carrying out a project under this section, to consult with— (A) institutions of higher education; (B) entities that employ direct care workers; (C) the State Apprenticeship Agency recognized under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ), for the State or region to be served by the eligible entity or, if no such agency has been recognized in the State or region, the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor; and (D) one-stop centers