; (C) may be organized sequentially or concurrently to support learning opportunities, including being provided through dual or concurrent enrollment programs or through early college high school programs, or as available, programs of an institution of higher education; (D) is conducive to work and training in a safe environment in accordance with applicable Federal and State child labor laws; (E) enable youth apprentices to acquire— (i) a regular high school diploma, or (for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities) the State-defined alternate diploma aligned to the alternate academic achievement standards described under section 1111(b)(1)(E) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1)(E)); (ii) a Federal certificate of completion for an apprenticeship under the national apprenticeship system; (iii) postsecondary education credit, as applicable; and (iv) an industry-recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable; (2) lead to careers in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the local or regional labor market and an increase in the prospects for youth, especially youth who are from low-income backgrounds or who are members of nontraditional apprenticeship populations, to obtain employment in careers in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations; (3) pay wages to youth apprentices based on a progressively increasing, clearly defined schedule of wages that is linked to the acquisition of competencies, consistent with the youth apprenticeship agreements; (4) establish, maintain, and develop strong partnerships and engagement with industry in a manner that ensures that youth apprentices complete the youth apprenticeship program and acquire credentials described in clauses (i) through (iv) of paragraph (1)(E) that demonstrate the acquisition of skills and knowledge needed by employers