; or (ii) eligible to participate under subparagraph (B). (B) Exception for individuals not meeting income or educational need requirements Not more than 25 percent of the individuals selected to be participants in such program may be individuals who do not meet the requirements of subclause (II) of subparagraph (A)(i). (C) Participants For purposes of Federal law, participants in a Youth Corps program under this section shall be considered participants of the program rather than employees of the program. (2) Participation limitation An eligible individual selected for participation in a Youth Corps program under this section shall be offered full-time participation in the program for a period of not less than 6 months and not more than 24 months. (e) Performance indicators Recipients of grants for programs under subsection (c) shall report annually to the Secretary concerning the following performance indicators: (1) Program enrollment rates. (2) Program attendance rates. (3) Attainment of a diploma, equivalent, or credential described in subsection (c)(3)(A)(i)(III). (4) Rates of program completion, including early release for meaningful employment in the economy of the 21st century. (5) Rates of outcomes described in subsection (b)(5)(A) for program graduates. (6) Wages of program graduates. (7) Post-program employment retention rates. (8) Such other performance indicators as may be reasonably required by the Secretary. (f) Management and technical assistance (1) Secretary assistance The Secretary may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with or make grants to 1 or more entities to provide assistance to the Secretary in the management, supervision, and coordination of the program carried out under this section. (2) Technical assistance (A) Contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants The Secretary shall enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with or make grants to 1 or more qualified national nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated record of experience with and achievement in developing