; and (ii) have been screened using appropriate reference checks and criminal background checks, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (3)(B)(v)(II); (B) provide coaching and technical assistance to mentors in each such mentoring program; (C) seek to— (i) improve the academic achievement of at-risk students; (ii) reduce dropout rates and absenteeism and improve school engagement of at-risk students and their families; (iii) reduce juvenile justice involvement of at-risk students; (iv) foster positive relationships between at-risk students and their peers, teachers, other adults, and family members; (v) develop the workforce readiness skills of at-risk students by exploring paths to employment, including encouraging students with disabilities to explore transition services; and (vi) increase the participation of at-risk students in community service activities; and (D) encourage at-risk students to set goals and plan for their futures, including making plans and identifying goals for postsecondary education and the workforce. (2) Duration The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. (3) Application To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes— (A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and (B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1), including— (i) the targeted outcomes, mentee age and eligibility, mentor type, and meeting frequency for the program; (ii) the number of mentor-student matches proposed to be established and maintained annually under the program; (iii) the capacity and expertise of the program to serve children and youth in a way that is responsive to children and youth of color, expectant and parenting youth, indigenous youth, youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or queer, and youth with disabilities; (iv) actions taken to ensure that the design of the program reflects input from youth