; and (ii) evaluated on an established set of performance measures aimed at ensuring the availability of high-quality opportunities by measuring eligible youth success; and (B) collect the data necessary for the measures of eligible youth success described in subparagraph (A)(ii). (2) Measures The performance measures (including indicators) that will be used to evaluate the youth workforce readiness programs— (A) shall be aligned with the regular academic program of the school of and the academic needs of participating eligible youth; and (B) shall include performance measures that— (i) are able to track the success (such as improvement over time) of eligible youth; and (ii) include assessment results and other indicators of eligible youth success, such as improved attendance during the school day, better classroom grades, regular (or consistent) program attendance, and on-time advancement to the next grade level; and (C) for high school students, may include indicators such as achievement of career competencies, or successful completion of internships, apprenticeships, or work-based learning opportunities, or high school graduation. (b) Periodic evaluation (1) In general The Secretary shall conduct a periodic evaluation of the eligible entity, to assess the progress of the entity's youth workforce readiness program toward ensuring high-quality opportunities by measuring eligible youth success. (2) Use of results The results of evaluations under paragraph (1) shall be— (A) used to refine, improve, and strengthen the program, and to refine the performance measures