; and (F) supporting the retention and completion of program participants in such programs, such as by assisting with the costs— (i) related to enrolling in such programs; or (ii) of assessments related to obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential. (2) Educational alignment A State apprenticeship agency shall use not less than 10 percent of funds received under clauses (i) and (ii) of subsection (f)(1)(A) to engage with the State education system to provide technical assistance and best practices regarding— (A) alignment of youth apprenticeship programs with the secondary education programs in the State, including support for career exploration, career pathways, education and career planning, and engagement with youth apprenticeship programs for teachers, career guidance and academic counselors, school leaders, administrators, and specialized instructional support personnel and paraprofessionals; (B) alignment of related instruction provided under the national apprenticeship system in the State with academic credit granting postsecondary programs (including developing career pathways, articulation agreements, and prior learning assessments); and (C) the joint planning, alignment, coordination, and leveraging of funds described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (c)(11). (3) Workforce alignment A State apprenticeship agency shall use not less than 10 percent of funds received under clauses (i) and (ii) of subsection (f)(1)(A) to engage with the State workforce development system to provide technical assistance and best practices regarding— (A) alignment, in accordance with paragraphs (9), (10), and subparagraphs (A) and (C) of subsection (c)(11), with the workforce activities of the State and the strategic vision and goals of the State with respect to preparing an educated and skilled workforce and to meeting the skilled workforce needs of employers