; (C) educate individuals about opportunities for career advancement within advanced manufacturing; and (D) give priority to incumbent workers, dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals. (2) Eligible entities (A) In general The following entities in any of the several States or territories, in partnership with a manufacturer who employs individuals with advanced manufacturing skills, shall be eligible to receive a grant or be party to a contract under a project established under paragraph (1): (i) An individual community or technical college, such as a public community college, a nonprofit community college, a tribally controlled college, or a tribally controlled university. (ii) A community college district. (iii) A State community college system. (iv) A local workforce investment board, in partnership with one or more one-stop career centers, that specifies one or more community or technical colleges where education and training activities will occur. (v) Other entity that would serve educationally underserved communities. (B) Priority The Secretary shall give priority to any consortia of the entities described in subparagraph (A) that leverage substantial non-Federal funding for the program. (3) Application Applications from eligible entities described in paragraph (2) shall be submitted at such time and in such form and manner as the Secretary shall determine, but shall include the following: (A) A description of the eligible entity or entities, evidence of each eligible entity’s capacity to carry out activities in support of the strategic objectives described in paragraph (1), a description of the expected participation and responsibilities of the eligible entity, or each of the eligible entities in the case of a consortium. (B) A description of education and training activities to be provided that will— (i) develop skills and competencies demanded by advanced manufacturing firms; (ii) lead to an employer- or industry-recognized credential