‘‘(iii) exposure of incumbent or dis-
located workers to new advanced manufac-
turing technology skill sets. 
‘‘(D) A description of how the eligible enti-
ty would employ evidence-based training models 
that integrate academic instruction with train-
ing, including on-the-job training in advanced 
manufacturing to meet performance goals de-
scribed in paragraph (6). 
‘‘(E) A description of how the eligible enti-
ty will coordinate with State or local workforce 
investment boards and State or local economic 
development officials. 
‘‘(4) ACTIVITIES.—Activities to be carried out 
under a project funded under paragraph (1) may in-
clude— 
‘‘(A) classroom and on-site experiential 
learning; 
‘‘(B) on-the-job training; 
‘‘(C) training which fits into an industry- 
recognized competency model for advanced 
manufacturing; 
‘‘(D) development and implementation of 
registered apprenticeship and preapprenticeship 
programs; 
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‘‘(E) coordination with local workforce in-
vestment boards implementing and utilizing ex-
isting articulation agreements with universities 
and other educational partners; 
‘‘(F) distance learning; and 
‘‘(G) any other activity the Secretary con-
siders appropriate for training in advanced 
manufacturing. 
‘‘(5) PERFORMANCE GOALS AND MEASURES.— 
‘‘(A) GOALS.—The goals of the activities 
described in paragraph (4) shall be to— 
‘‘(i) enhance the skill-sets of incum-
bent workers who live in communities with 
expected growth in advanced manufac-
turing, and for such workers to obtain an 
industry-recognized and nationally portable 
credential including an educational certifi-
cate or degree; 
‘‘(ii) develop competencies for individ-
uals with limited experience in advanced 
manufacturing; 
‘‘(iii) strengthen community college 
partnerships with advanced manufacturing 
firms in an effort to meet firms’ needs for 
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adaptability in training of incumbent work-
ers; 
‘‘(iv) strengthen partnerships with 
local workforce investment boards and, if 
applicable, local education agencies; and 
‘‘(v) help incumbent workers develop 
skills which lead to greater earnings. 
‘‘(B) MEASURES.—The Secretary shall ne-
gotiate and reach agreement with the eligible 
entities that receive grants and assistance 
under this subsection on performance measures 
that will be used to evaluate the performance of 
the eligible entity in carrying out the activities 
described in paragraph (4). Each performance 
measure shall consist of such an indicator of 
performance and may include— 
‘‘(i) the number of workers, including 
dislocated workers and unemployed individ-
uals, receiving employer- or industry-recog-
nized credentials; 
‘‘(ii) the number of workers, including 
dislocated workers and unemployed individ-
uals, attaining basic skills, as described in 
an industry-recognized and nationally port-
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able competency model for advanced manu-
facturing; 
‘‘(iii) the number of incumbent work-
ers whose training meets employer’s work-
er-skill needs to enhance operations; 
‘‘(iv) earnings growth as a result of 
additional training provided through part-
nership; and 
‘‘(v) other measures the Secretary de-
termines necessary to meet goals described 
in subparagraph (A). 
‘‘(6) EVALUATION.—Beginning not later than 1 
year after the date of the first disbursement of 
funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall pro-
vide for the continuing evaluation of the programs 
funded under this subsection, as required by section 
172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to 
Congress not later than 2 years after such date.’’. 
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