; (C) initial skills assessments; (D) providing work attire, necessary tools for a work site, and other required items necessary to start employment; (E) wrap-around services, such as child care and transportation; and (F) job placement assistance. (2) Early employment services Services provided to individuals described in subsection (c)(7) who are participating in a work-based learning program during their first 6 months of employment through such program to assure the individuals succeed in the program. Such services may include— (A) ongoing case management and support services, including the services provided in the pre-employment stage described in paragraph (1); (B) continued skills training, including career and technical education conducted in collaboration with employers of such individuals; (C) additional mentorship and retention supports for such individuals; (D) targeted training for frontline managers, journey-level workers working with such individuals (such as mentors), and human resource representatives within the business where such individuals are placed; and (E) wages and benefits for a period of not more than 6 months, during which the eligible partnership shall serve as the employer of record of such individuals. (3) Employment services Services to ensure the individuals described in paragraph (2) maintain employment in the work-based learning program for at least 12 months. The services shall include support necessary to complete the work-based learning program, such as continuation of mentoring and support services provided under paragraph (2). (e) Evaluation and progress reports (1) In general Not later than 1 year after receiving a grant under this Act, and annually thereafter, the eligible partnership receiving the grant shall submit a report to the Secretary and the Governor of the State that the eligible partnership serves, that— (A) describes the activities funded by the grant