; (C) in vegetation treatment, including as a member of a hand crew, a machine operator, and in conducting prescribed fires; (D) in ecological restoration, including restoration of watersheds; (E) in wildland fire fighting; and (F) in community fire resilience, including workforce development projects. (2) Forest sector The term forest sector includes the areas of forestry described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (1). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Grants authorized The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program— (1) to assist in the development and utilization of innovative activities relating to workforce development in the forest sector and opportunities for careers in the forest sector; and (2) to expand public awareness about the forest sector and connect individuals to careers in the forest sector. (c) Selection of grant recipients In awarding grants under subsection (b), the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, select nonprofit professional or service organizations, labor organizations, State agencies, community colleges, institutions of higher education, or other training and educational institutions— (1) that have qualifications and experience— (A) in the development of training programs and curricula relevant to the workforce needs of the forest sector; (B) working in cooperation with the forest sector; or (C) developing public education materials appropriate for communicating with groups of various ages and educational backgrounds; and (2) that will address the human resources and workforce needs of the forest sector. (d) Use of funds Grants awarded under subsection (b) may be used for activities such as— (1) targeted internship, apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and post-secondary bridge programs for skilled forest sector trades that provide— (A) on-the-job training; (B) skills development; (C) test preparation for skilled trade apprenticeships