; ; (B) in clause (vii)— (i) in subclause (II), by striking and at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by inserting and at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (IV) to strengthen, through professional development activities, the knowledge and capacity of staff to use the latest digital technologies, tools, and strategies to deliver high quality services and outcomes for jobseekers, workers, and employers; ; (C) in clause (ix)(II)— (i) in item (cc), by striking and at the end; (ii) in item (dd), by inserting and at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (ee) technical assistance or other support to employers seeking to implement skills-based hiring practices, which may include technical assistance on the use and validation of employment assessments, including competency-based assessments developed or identified by the State pursuant to paragraph (2)(B)(vii), and support in the creation of skills-based job descriptions; ; (D) in clause (xi), by striking and at the end; (E) in clause (xii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (F) by adding at the end the following: (xiii) the use of competency-based assessments for individuals upon initial assessment of skills (pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(A)(iii)) or completion of training services or other learning experiences