; and (2) to develop training initiatives based on previous findings by the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office of the Department of Transportation and the scanning tour under subsection (b). (e) Centers of excellence in advanced transportation workforce training (1) Designation Not later than 240 days after the date on which the scanning tour under subsection (b) is completed, the Secretaries shall designate not less than 10 consortia of public institutions of higher education as a Center of Excellence in Advanced Transportation Workforce Training . (2) Functions Each Center of Excellence shall seek to expand the capacity of that Center of Excellence to train students for career opportunities in industry and government service related to the use of intelligent transportation technologies and systems, including by— (A) admitting more students; (B) training faculty; (C) expanding facilities; (D) creating programs that provide students with pathways to achieve vendor-neutral industry-recognized credentials; (E) establishing new career pathways from secondary school to associate degree and baccalaureate degree programs; (F) awarding credit for prior learning experience, including military service; (G) providing the essential aspects of a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship readiness program; and (H) providing information and guidance to assist students in furthering the workforce development of those students through existing registered apprenticeship programs. (3) Education and training requirements Each Center of Excellence shall address education and training requirements associated with various types of intelligent transportation technologies, components, infrastructure, and equipment, including with respect to— (A) installation; (B) maintenance; (C) manufacturing; (D) operations, including data analysis and review; (E) cybersecurity; (F) the use of intelligent transportation technologies and systems in— (i) various industry applications