Use of funds

(a) Required activities A workforce intermediary shall use at least 85 percent of the amount of grant funds received under this Act for the following: (1) Development and technical support Complete the apprenticeship registration process with the Department of Labor, and assist employers with other logistical and technical issues. (2) Employer partnership (A) In general Develop curricula and technical instruction for the registered apprenticeship program in cooperation with local businesses, organizations, and employer-partners, referencing the work roles and tasks outlined in the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework Special Publication 800–181 to develop skills and standards for the program. (B) Offsite training Assist employers in paying for the cost of offsite training and acquiring course materials provided to apprentices. (C) Connecting employers Connect employers with education and training providers to complement on-the-job learning. (3) Support services for apprentices Provide support services to apprentices to assist with their success in the registered apprenticeship program, which may include the following: (A) Career counseling. (B) Mentorship. (C) Assisting with costs of transportation, housing, and child care services. (b) Allowable activities A workforce intermediary may use up to 15 percent of the amount of grant funds received under this Act for the following outreach and marketing activities: (1) Market apprenticeships and the apprenticeship model to employers, secondary school administrators, and counselors. (2) Recruit and conduct outreach to potential apprentices, including secondary school students, underrepresented populations (such as women and minorities), youth, and veterans. (3) Connect and collaborate with other workforce intermediaries, and coordinate resources with Federal investments in the registered apprenticeship program, to— (A) minimize the duplication of efforts; (B) share best practices; and (C) widely disseminate training resources and materials developed with grant funds provided under this Act.