; and (iii) supported program and policy alignment across systems and addressed duplicative services or service gaps; and (C) such other indicators of success as determined by the Secretary. (2) Failure to meet proficient performance After conducting a performance review under paragraph (1), if the Secretary determines that an eligible institution did not achieve proficient performance based on the criteria described in such paragraph the Secretary shall— (A) provide technical assistance to the eligible institution; and (B) develop a performance improvement plan for the eligible institution. (g) Evaluations and reports (1) In general Not later than 5 years after the date on which the first grant is made under this section, the Secretary shall design and conduct an evaluation to determine the overall effectiveness of the eligible institutions receiving a grant under this section. (2) Elements The evaluation conducted under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the general effectiveness of programs and activities supported by grants awarded under this section, including the extent to which the programs and activities— (A) developed new or expanded existing successful industry sector strategies, including the extent to which such eligible institutions deepened employer engagement and developed education and training programs that met industry skill needs; (B) created, expanded, or enhanced career pathways, including the extent to which the eligible institutions developed or improved competency-based education and assessment, credit for prior learning, modularized and self-paced curricula, integrated education and career training, dual enrollment in secondary and postsecondary career pathways, stacked and latticed credentials, and online and distance learning; (C) created alignment between community colleges and the workforce development system; (D) assisted individuals with finding, retaining, or advancing in employment; (E) assisted individuals with earning recognized postsecondary credentials