; and (vii) alignment of the program described in the application with the requirements and benefits of the Federal Bonding Program of the Department of Labor and the Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program of the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Department of Justice for employers participating in apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship programs. (C) High-need social service-related industries An eligible entity applying to encourage employer participation in a covered apprenticeship program in a high-need social service-related industry, sector, or occupation and carry out the purpose described in subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) shall include as part of the application a description of wages and benefits offered to program participants. (D) Small- and medium-sized businesses An eligible entity applying to encourage employer participation, by small- and medium-sized businesses, in a covered apprenticeship program, and carry out the purpose described in subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii) shall include as part of the application a description of demonstrated success in engaging small- and medium-sized businesses (such as small businesses owned or controlled by underrepresented individuals such as women, minorities, or veterans) and the ability to recruit employers to participate in related partnerships or programs. (3) Intermediary awards (A) Supporting national industry and equity intermediaries An eligible entity applying to carry out a purpose described in clause (i) or (ii) of subsection (a)(1)(C) for the development or expansion of covered apprenticeship programs, shall include as part of the application a description of the ability of such entity to convene, for the purposes of developing or expanding the programs, a diverse group of industry-specific stakeholders, which may include employers, workforce development organizations, industry associations, labor groups (including joint labor-management organizations), small businesses owned or controlled by underrepresented individuals such as women, minorities, or