; and (C) coordinate grant activities with a State Apprenticeship Agency, if such agency exists in the State where the eligible entity is applying for a grant or carrying out activities. 5. Grant uses of funds (a) In general An eligible entity that receives a grant under this Act shall use the grant funds that are not reserved under subsection (b) to carry out or expand a youth apprenticeship program, which may include using the grant funds for 1 or more of the following: (1) Recruitment, retention, and completion of such program. (2) Program alignment with the challenging State academic standards adopted by the State in which the program will be expanded or carried out under section 1111(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1) ) with the technical skills and career competencies that are applicable to and transferable to high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations. (3) Paying for the costs associated with curriculum development and alignment of that curriculum with industry-recognized credentials, high school graduation requirements, and related instruction, including curriculum development for dual or concurrent enrollment. (4) Facilitating or expanding partnerships with a community college or consortium of community colleges to help with transferability of credits and the increased use of dual and concurrent enrollment programs. (5) Engaging employers for participation in youth apprenticeship programs, which may include: (A) Creating and expanding industry or sector partnerships for the purpose of supporting new program development or program expansion. (B) Providing employers technical assistance to support the participation of youth apprentices under the age of 18. (C) Providing technical assistance to support the participation of small- and medium-sized businesses in youth apprenticeship programs. (6) Providing supportive services and career planning activities, including career exploration of postsecondary opportunities such as