; (2) serve such individuals from each major racial and ethnic group and gender with lower than average educational attainment in the State or employment in the in-demand industry sector or occupation that such award will support; or (3) serve areas with high unemployment rates or high levels of poverty, including rural areas. (d) Application An eligible entity seeking an award of funds under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application containing a grant proposal at such time and in such manner, and containing such information, as required by the Secretary, including a detailed description of the following: (1) Each entity (and the roles and responsibilities of each entity) with which the eligible entity will partner to carry out activities under this section, including each of the following: (A) An industry or sector partnership representing a high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sector or occupation. (B) A State higher education agency or a State workforce agency. (C) To the extent practicable— (i) State or local workforce development systems; (ii) economic development and other relevant State or local agencies; (iii) one or more community-based organizations; (iv) one or more institutions of higher education that primarily award 4-year degrees with which the eligible institution has developed or will develop articulation agreements for programs created or expanded using funds under this section; (v) one or more providers of adult education