; (2) representatives of career and technical education programs at postsecondary educational institutions, including faculty and administrators; (3) representatives of State or local workforce development boards and a range of local or regional businesses or industries; (4) parents and students; (5) representatives of special populations; and (6) representatives of local agencies serving out-of-school youth, homeless children and youth, and at-risk youth (as defined in section 1432 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6472 )). (e) Continued consultation An eligible recipient receiving financial assistance under this part shall consult with the entities described in subsection (d) on an ongoing basis to— (1) provide input on annual updates to the comprehensive needs assessment required under subsection (c); (2) ensure programs of study are— (A) responsive to community employment needs; (B) aligned with employment priorities in the State, regional, or local economy identified by employers and the entities described in subsection (d), which may include in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by the local workforce development board; (C) informed by labor market information, including information provided under section 15(e)(2)(C) of the Wagner-Peyser Act ( 29 U.S.C. 491–2(e)(2)(C) ); (D) designed to meet current, intermediate, or long-term labor market projections; and (E) allow employer input, including input from industry or sector partnerships in the local area, where applicable, into the development and implementation of programs of study to ensure programs align with skills required by local employment opportunities, including activities such as the identification of relevant standards, curriculum, industry-recognized credentials, and current technology and equipment; (3) identify and encourage opportunities for work-based learning