; and (bb) a description of the role of the qualified intermediary, including how such entity will coordinate activities between the participating local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, employers, and other local partners, as appropriate, and how it will provide resources and services aligned with the activities included within the application described under this section, including technical assistance, professional development, and coordinating internships and work-based learning opportunities. (VII) An assurance that the activities under this grant are coordinated and aligned, as appropriate, with the State plan under section 122 of the State in which the entity is located. (I) Allowable activities An eligible entity receiving a grant under this paragraph may use grant funds to implement the following: (i) Career and technical education programs of study, including relevant work-based learning opportunities, aligned to postsecondary education training, degrees, and certificates. (ii) Dual or concurrent enrollment programs and early college high school programs that provide equitable access to high-quality, credit bearing community college courses, and programs that accelerate and facilitate the completion of a recognized postsecondary credential. (iii) Evidence-based transitional support strategies for students who have yet to meet postsecondary education eligibility requirements or who require remediation in mathematics or English in order to progress to credit-bearing and degree-applicable coursework. (iv) Teacher and leader experiential and information-gathering site visits for the purpose of effectively implementing the activities under the grant. (v) Supporting professional development of educators and business partners, which may include— (I) integrated professional development between core academic teachers and teachers of career and technical education; (II) allocating time for integrated curriculum design and development