; (2) information on the programs of study approved by a State under section 124(b)(2) supported by the eligible recipient with funds under this part, including— (A) how the results of the comprehensive needs assessment described in subsection (c) informed the selection of the specific career and technical education programs and activities selected to be funded; and (B) a description of any new programs of study the eligible recipient will develop and submit to the State for approval; (3) a description of how the eligible recipient will provide— (A) career exploration and career development coursework, activities, or services; (B) career information; and (C) an organized system of career guidance and academic counseling to students before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program; and (4) a description of how the eligible recipient will— (A) provide activities to prepare special populations for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations that will lead to self-sufficiency; and (B) prepare CTE participants for nontraditional fields. (c) Comprehensive needs assessment (1) In general To be eligible to receive financial assistance under this part, an eligible recipient shall— (A) conduct a comprehensive local needs assessment related to career and technical education; and (B) not less than once every 2 years, update such comprehensive local needs assessment. (2) Requirements The comprehensive local needs assessment described under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) an evaluation of the performance of the students served by the eligible recipient with respect to State and local adjusted levels of performance established pursuant to section 113, including an evaluation of performance for special populations; (B) a description of how career and technical education programs offered by the eligible recipient are— (i) sufficient in size, scope, and quality to meet the needs of all students served by the eligible recipient