; (D) to accelerate job creation by leveraging local assets; (E) to train and place workers in family-supporting, high-demand jobs (including registered apprenticeship and other on-the-job training models); (F) to create linkages between community stakeholders, economic development organization, public and private entities, and the labor force that drive local and regional economic growth; or (G) to carry out other purposes approved by the Secretary. (2) Priority In selecting projects to receive assistance under this section, the head of a participating agency shall— (A) give priority to project applications that establish a clear linkage between the proposed project and the means by which the project will result in local and regional economic growth and diversification, job creation, or job training and reemployment for dislocated workers, without regard to any formula used by a participating agency to disburse other funds; and (B) consult directly with impacted communities to determine the greatest needs of the impacted communities and give priority to projects that address those needs. (3) Specific activities and costs to be considered In providing assistance under this section for projects for economic diversification, the head of a participating agency shall give consideration for priority, at a minimum, to the following activities and costs: (A) Analysis activities that build from strategic economic development plans, including— (i) economic and workforce data collection