; and (ii) a description of the project’s projected wages and other compensation or benefits for direct care workers at the State or local level, including a comparison of such projected wages to regional and national wages. (C) In the case of a project offering an education and training program, a description of such program (including any curricula, models, and standards used under the program, and any associated recognized postsecondary credentials for which the program provides preparation, as applicable), which shall include an assurance that such program will provide— (i) an apprenticeship program, work-based learning, or on-the-job training opportunities; (ii) supervision or mentoring; and (iii) a progressively increasing, clearly defined schedule of wages to be paid to the direct care worker that— (I) is consistent with skill gains or attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential; and (II) ensures the entry wage is not less than the greater of— (aa) the minimum wage required under section 6(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(a) ); or (bb) the applicable wage required by other applicable Federal or State law, or a collective bargaining agreement. (D) If applicable, any other innovative models or processes the eligible entity will implement to support the retention of direct care workers. (E) The supportive services and benefits to be provided to direct care workers to support the retention of employment of direct care workers. (F) How the eligible entity will make use of career planning to support the identification of advancement opportunities and career pathways for direct care workers in the State or region to be served by the project. (G) How the eligible entity will collect and submit to the Secretary workforce data and outcomes of the project. (H) How the project will— (i) provide adequate and safe equipment, and facilities for training and supervision, including a safe work environment free from discrimination