; (iii) to maintain a connection between the apprenticeship-readiness program and registered apprenticeship program; (iv) for assessments of potential participants for, and enrollment of the participants in, the apprenticeship-readiness program; and (v) to conduct evaluations described in paragraph (6)(B). (C) Allowable activities The eligible entity may use the grant funds for— (i) teacher training, including providing externship opportunities for teachers to learn about the skill needs of the industry or occupation that the apprenticeship-readiness program focuses on; (ii) stipends for participants during work-based training in the program