; and (II) successful completion of an apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program; (vi) wages and benefits offered to program participants that are commensurate with wages for similar work in the State or local area, as allowable; and (vii) alignment and necessary supports to comply with and receive the benefits of the Federal Bonding Program and the Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program for employers participating in apprenticeship programs. (D) Small- and medium-sized employers An eligible entity applying to engage small- and medium-sized employers and carry out activities in accordance with subsection (a)(1)(B)(iv) shall include as part of their application a description of demonstrated success in engaging small- and medium-sized employers and the ability to recruit new employers to participate in related partnerships or programs, including small businesses owned or controlled by women, minorities, or veterans. (3) Intermediary grants (A) Supporting national industry and equity intermediaries An eligible entity applying to carry out activities in accordance with subsection (a)(1)(C)(i) shall include as part of their application a description of the ability of such entity to convene a diverse group of industry-specific stakeholders for the purposes of developing or expanding programs, including employers, workforce development organizations, industry associations, labor groups (including joint labor-management organizations), small businesses owned or controlled by women, minorities, or veterans, and education and training providers at a national level or with national reach. (B) Serving programs in a local or regional setting An eligible entity applying to carry out activities in accordance with subsection (a)(1)(C)(ii) shall include as part of their application a description of how such entity will— (i) engage employers, especially small- and medium-sized businesses, in the formation or ongoing development of industry or sector partnerships and programs in the national apprenticeship system