; and (F) developing strategies to hire and retain qualified supervisors for apprentices that support such apprentices through— (i) professional development; (ii) mentorship; (iii) evaluation; and (iv) training. (2) Permitted uses In addition to the requirements under paragraph (1), a grant under subsection (a) may be used to— (A) coordinate with the State apprenticeship agency to determine and disseminate best practices, recommended curricula, or other resources on administering effective apprenticeships for businesses, institutions of higher education, or other entities participating in an apprenticeship; and (B) establish primary indicators of performance with respect to apprentices and individuals who have completed an apprenticeship to be shared on State and national workforce registries (commonly known as Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Data Systems ), including— (i) the percentage of individuals who have completed an apprenticeship and remain employed full-time in early childhood education— (I) 6 months after completing such apprenticeship; and (II) 1 year after completing such apprenticeship; (ii) the median earnings of individuals who have completed an apprenticeship and are employed full-time in early childhood education within 6 months after completing such apprenticeship; (iii) the percentage of apprentices who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential, a secondary school diploma, or the recognized equivalent of such diploma while participating in an apprenticeship; and (iv) the percentage of individuals who have completed an apprenticeship and who begin or obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or degree, a secondary school diploma, or the recognized equivalent of such diploma within 1 year after completing an apprenticeship. (d) Priority The Secretary shall prioritize State applicants that— (1) have developed partnerships with— (A) Indian Tribes in such State; or (B) institutions of higher education that serve minority populations