; (ii) assisting employers in expanding programs, starting new programs, and working together to create a pipeline of skilled workers; (iii) increasing the participation and completion of nontraditional apprenticeship populations in programs under the national apprenticeship system, which may include— (I) supporting the development, implementation, and scaling of plans and practices; and (II) identifying, developing, and disseminating effective program tools and strategies; (iv) providing national activities to increase awareness and access to programs, including strategic marketing and outreach, technology improvements, and innovations that make it easier for employers to start programs and for individuals to connect with program opportunities; (v) developing and disseminating training or related instruction associated with the program or for curriculum improvements that align with the requirements of the program and learning assessments; or (vi) providing industry employees or potential employees with a clear understanding of future career paths and the skills needed to succeed, along with cost effective ways of acquiring those skills through youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, or apprenticeship programs. (B) Local intermediaries An eligible entity that receives funds under section 201(a)(1)(C)(ii) may use such funds to carry out activities at a local or regional level to support the promotion and expansion of programs under the national apprenticeship system, which may include— (i) providing training or related instruction associated with the programs or for curriculum improvements that align with the requirements of the programs and learning assessments; (ii) engaging with local education and training providers to support related instruction aligned with the needs of high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors and occupations, and to the extent practicable, support the provision of academic credit for related instruction