; (6) industry-recognized certification exams or other assessments leading to a recognized postsecondary credential associated with the earn-and-learn program; and (7) any fees associated with the certifications or assessments described in paragraph (6). (g) Technical assistance The Secretary may provide technical assistance to eligible partnerships awarded under this section throughout the grant period for purposes of grant management. (h) Evaluation (1) In general From the amounts made available under subsection (j), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Institute for Education Sciences, shall provide for the independent evaluation of the grant program established under this section that includes the following: (A) An assessment of the effectiveness of the grant program in expanding earn-and-learn program opportunities offered by employers in conjunction with institutions of higher education. (B) The number of students who participated in programs assisted under this section. (C) The percentage of students participating in programs assisted under this section who successfully completed the program in the time described in subsection (d)(1)(E). (D) The median earnings of program participants— (i) 1 year after exiting the program; and (ii) 3 years after exiting the program. (E) The percentage of students participating in programs assisted under this section who successfully receive a recognized postsecondary credential. (F) The number of students served by programs receiving funding under this section— (i) 2 years after the end of the grant period