; and (bb) at least one local employer or owner or operator of critical infrastructure. (II) Participation from academic institutions in the Federal Cyber Scholarships for Service, National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program or advanced technological education programs, as well as elementary and secondary schools, training and certification providers, State and local governments, economic development organizations, or other community organizations is encouraged. (ii) A description of how the workforce partnership would identify the workforce needs of the local economy. (iii) A description of how the multistakeholder workforce partnership would leverage the programs and objectives of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, such as the Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and the strategic plan of such initiative. (iv) A description of how employers in the community will be recruited to support internships, externships, apprenticeships, or cooperative education programs in conjunction with providers of education and training. Inclusion of programs that seek to include veterans and underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons from rural and underserved areas, and persons with disabilities, is encouraged. (v) A definition of the metrics to be used in determining the success of the efforts of the regional alliance or partnership under the agreement. (C) Priority consideration In awarding financial assistance under paragraph (3), the Director shall give priority consideration to a regional alliance or partnership that includes an institution of higher education that is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity or which received an award under the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service program located in the State or region of the regional alliance or partnership. (5) Audits Each cooperative agreement for which financial assistance is awarded under paragraph (3) shall be subject to audit requirements under part 200 of title 2, Code of Federal