; and (III) paid internships. (ii) Establishing policies and processes for assessing and awarding course credit for prior learning. (iii) Developing and expanding programs that accelerate learning and recognized postsecondary credential attainment, including competency-based education, corequisite remediation, and other strategies for acceleration. (iv) Developing and expanding efficient career pathways to credentials, including the development of stackable credentials and integrated education and training strategies. (v) Developing and expanding dual or concurrent enrollment programs or early college high school programs for secondary students or disconnected youth. (vi) Planning and implementing formalized agreements between the eligible institution or consortium and other partners in the community college partnership. (vii) Working with local boards on the use of labor market information for making program decisions. (viii) Engaging employers in the development of programs and curricula. (ix) Acquiring equipment necessary to support education and career training activities permitted under this section. (x) Carrying out any other activities identified by the eligible institution or consortium as necessary to increase institutional capacity, as long as such activities are clearly outlined in the application and approved by the Secretary. (4) Maximum amount for equipment An eligible institution or consortium of eligible institutions that receives a grant under this subsection may use not more than 30 percent of the grant funds under this subsection to carry out paragraph (3)(B)(ix). (e) Grants to States (1) In general (A) Authorization From funds authorized under subsection (c)(2) and not reserved under subsection (c)(3), the Secretary shall award grants to States, on a competitive basis, to assist in establishing statewide systemic reforms that result in student success and system relevance and in supporting and scaling education and career training programs, consistent with the provisions of this subsection.