; (iii) providing technical assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses on the program registration process and on leveraging other available funds to support carrying out the program; or (iv) establishing or expanding partnerships to support covered apprenticeship program development or expansion, including establishing or expanding industry or sector partnerships to ensure inclusion of small- and medium-sized businesses. (3) Intermediary awards (A) National Industry and Equity Intermediaries A qualified intermediary described in clause (i) or (ii) of section 201(a)(1)(C) that receives funds under section 201 for an activity described in section 201(a)(1)(C) shall use such funds to carry out activities at a national level for the development or expansion of a covered apprenticeship program, which may include— (i) creating partnerships and developing collaborative activities with employers, workforce development organizations, industry associations, labor organizations, and education and training providers to help multiple employers make education and training more affordable and accelerate the expansion of a covered apprenticeship program; (ii) assisting employers in expanding a covered apprenticeship program, developing such a program, and working together to create a pipeline of skilled workers; (iii) increasing the participation and completion of nontraditional apprenticeship populations in a covered apprenticeship program, which may include— (I) supporting the development, implementation, and scaling of plans and practices; and (II) identifying, developing, and disseminating effective program tools and strategies; (iv) providing national activities to increase awareness of and access to the program, including providing strategic marketing and outreach, technology improvements, and innovations, that make it easier for employers to start such a program and for individuals to connect with program opportunities