; and (ii) may be a licensed teacher with a need for technical skills training. (B) Application and selection (i) Application Each eligible individual described in subparagraph (A) who desires to participate in the career and technical education teacher preparation program under this subsection shall submit an application to the eligible partnership. (ii) Selection (I) In general Each eligible partnership shall select applicants for participation in the career and technical education teacher preparation program based on the career and technical education program needs of any high-need local educational agencies in the partnership. (II) Requirement for vacant positions Any vacant career and technical educator positions or positions with a demonstrated connection to the needs assessment described in paragraph (2) within the high-need local educational agency in an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section to carry out a program for the preparation of career and technical education teachers shall be filled with career and technical education teacher preparation program participants. (iii) Recruitment An eligible partnership may develop and implement a teacher recruitment program to invite eligible individuals to participate in the career and technical education program. (4) Required clinical experience components Each career and technical education teacher preparation program carried out under this subsection shall include the following program components: (A) Training in pedagogy, including creating inclusive and supportive classroom environments, lesson planning (including designing applied learning opportunities), student learning methods and effective use of student data, and academic and career and technical education content integration. (B) Training in using empirically based practice and scientifically valid research in classroom instruction. (C) Necessary preparation to obtain a teaching license based on State licensing requirements in the State in which the partnership operates, prior