; and (ii) individuals with barriers to employment. (L) How the eligible entity will collect and submit to the Secretary workforce data and outcomes of each strategy funded under such grant, including for purposes of evaluating or reviewing the strategy under section 7. (3) Considerations In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under this Act, the Secretary shall— (A) ensure— (i) to the extent practicable based on the applications submitted under this subsection, equitable geographic and demographic diversity, including among rural and urban areas; and (ii) that selected eligible entities will serve areas where direct care work, or a related occupation, is an in-demand industry sector or occupation; and (B) give priority to eligible entities proposing to predominantly serve the individuals described in clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(K). (b) Consultation Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this Act shall consult on the development and implementation of any strategy for the recruitment, retention, or advancement of direct care workers to be funded with such grant, and coordinate the implementation of such strategy with— (1) each applicable State board or local board; and (2) to the extent practicable— (A) institutions of higher education in the State or local areas to be served by the grant; (B) the State Apprenticeship Agency recognized under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ), for the State or region to be served by the grant or, if no such agency has been recognized in the State or region, the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor; (C) the State agency responsible for administering the State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ) (or waiver of the plan), or the State agency with primary responsibility for providing services and supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities and individuals with developmental disabilities