; (B) data on the population served with grant funds, including on indicators of performance, as described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and (C) resources leveraged by the eligible institution, consortium, or State to support activities under this section. (g) National activities (1) National evaluations (A) In General Not later than 5 months after the data of enactment of the Assisting Community Colleges in Educating Skilled Students to Careers Act of 2024 , the Secretary shall seek to enter into a contract with an independent third party entity to perform an evaluation of the grants awarded under this section. Such evaluation shall apply rigorous procedures to obtain valid and reliable data concerning the effect of strategies and delivery structures implemented through education and career training programs on student outcomes, including labor market outcomes. (B) Combined results Lessons learned through this evaluation— (i) shall be combined with lessons learned through the implementation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant Program, as authorized under chapter 4 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2371 et seq.), and the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants program, as authorized under section 169(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3224(c))