; (iv) actions taken to ensure that the design of the program reflects input from youth; and (v) an assurance that mentors supported under the program are appropriately screened and have demonstrated a willingness to comply with aspects of the mentoring program, including— (I) a written screening plan that includes all of the policies and procedures used to screen and select mentors, including eligibility requirements and preferences for such applicants; (II) a description of the methods to be used to conduct criminal background checks on all prospective mentors, and the methods in place to exclude mentors with convictions directly related to child safety that occur during the mentor's participation in the program or in the 10-year period preceding the mentor's participation; and (III) a description of the methods to be used to ensure that the mentors are willing and able to serve as a mentor on a long-term, consistent basis as defined in the application. (4) Priority In selecting grant recipients, the Secretary shall give priority to applicants that— (A) serve children and youth with the greatest need living in high-poverty, high-crime areas, or rural areas, or who attend schools with high rates of community violence; (B) provide at-risk students with opportunities for postsecondary education preparation and career development, including— (i) job training, professional development, work shadowing, internships, networking, résumé writing and review, interview preparation, transition services for students with disabilities, application assistance and visits to institutions of higher education, and leadership development through community service; and (ii) partnerships with the private sector and local businesses to provide internship and career exploration activities and resources; (C) seek to provide match lengths between at-risk students and mentors for at least 1 academic year