; (v) developing and disseminating training or related instruction that is associated with the program or is for curriculum improvements that align with the requirements of the program and related learning assessments; or (vi) providing industry employees or potential employees with a clear understanding of future career paths and the skills needed to succeed, along with cost-effective ways of acquiring those skills through the program. (B) Local intermediaries A qualified intermediary described in section 201(a)(1)(C)(iii) that receives funds under section 201 for an activity described in section 201(a)(1)(C) shall use such funds to carry out activities at a local or regional level for the development or expansion of a covered apprenticeship program through the establishment or expansion of a sector-based partnership, which may include— (i) providing training or related instruction that is associated with the covered apprenticeship program or is for curriculum improvements that align with the requirements of the program and related learning assessments; (ii) engaging with local education and training providers to support, for the program, related instruction aligned with the needs of high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors and occupations, and to the extent practicable, support the provision of academic credit for related instruction for the program; (iii) providing services, including business engagement, classroom instruction, and development of partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services (which may include access during the 12-month period after the conclusion of the other activities of the program); (iv) providing technical assistance on the registration process for a sponsor of the program; (v) connecting businesses, labor organizations, or joint labor-management organizations with education and training providers to develop related instruction to complement the on-the-job learning portion of the program