; (D) incorporates evidence-based practices to increase diversity of student groups participating in the program; (E) encourages participation of engineers from local private and public organizations to mentor the teachers and students; (F) encourages engineering faculty and students from institutions of higher education as mentors for the elementary school or secondary school students, and teachers as appropriate; and (G) encourages members of local workforce who use engineering technology and methods in the workplace to serve as mentors to teachers and students. (2) Public-private partnerships Each eligible entity awarded a grant under this subpart shall be encouraged to carry out the program funded under the grant in partnership with one or more of the following: (A) Elementary schools or secondary schools receiving assistance under this subpart. (B) Institutions of higher education. (C) Private sector businesses. (D) Nonprofit organizations. (E) Community-based organizations. (F) Public or private entities with demonstrated record of success in delivering educational support. (G) Summer school programs. (H) Registered apprenticeship programs (meaning a program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.)). (e) Applications An application for a grant under this subpart submitted by an eligible entity shall demonstrate long-term commitment for the proposed program through— (1) providing laboratory and instructional space; (2) establishing ongoing professional training programs for pre-service and in-service teachers and teachers in-residence