of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, from amounts appropriated under subsection (e). (b) Eligibility To be eligible to be awarded a contract under this section, an industry intermediary shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such a manner as may be required by the Secretary, that identifies proposed activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a). (c) Selection The Secretary shall award contracts under this section based on competitive criteria to be prescribed by the Secretary. (d) Contractor activities An industry intermediary that is awarded a contract under this section may only use the funds made available through such contract to carry out activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a), including— (1) facilitating the provision and development of apprenticeships in the technology sector through collaborations with public and private entities that provide job-related instruction, such as on-the-job training, pre-apprenticeship training, and technical training