; and (ii) appropriate for the degree of hazard in different occupation; and (P) a description of how the program sponsor will promote diversity and equal opportunity for youth apprentices in the program, and for the industry, including by supporting the recruitment of, employment of, retention of, and program completion by nontraditional youth apprenticeship populations, such as women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, individuals from low-income backgrounds, individuals impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice system, and disconnected youth, as applicable. (b) Collective bargaining Nothing in a youth apprenticeship agreement or this Act shall operate to invalidate an applicable provision in a collective bargaining agreement, between employers and employees, establishing higher standards for programs under the national apprenticeship system. 102. Youth apprenticeship program standards (a) In general The sponsor of a youth apprenticeship program shall (directly or through a partner in an eligible entity)— (1) provide youth apprentices work-based learning and related integrated instruction that— (A) combines related integrated instruction with on-the-job training and on-the-job learning in an in-demand industry sector or occupation, as described in subparagraphs (C) through (G) of section 101(a)(2); (B) aligns with challenging State academic standards or the alternate academic achievement standards (for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities), the State requirements for completing a regular high school diploma or (for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities) the State-defined alternate diploma, postsecondary education standards for the award of academic credit, and standards for certifying educational attainment through related integrated instruction and work-based learning