; (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; and (ii) (I) aligned to State, regional, or local in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by the State or local workforce development board, including career pathways, where appropriate; or (II) designed to meet local education or economic needs not identified by State or local workforce development boards; (C) an evaluation of progress toward the implementation of career and technical education programs and programs of study; (D) an evaluation of strategies needed to overcome barriers that result in lowering rates of access to, or lowering success in, career and technical education programs for special populations, which may include strategies to establish or utilize existing flexible learning and manufacturing facilities, such as makerspaces; (E) a description of how the eligible recipient will improve recruitment, retention, and training of career and technical education teachers, faculty, specialized instructional support personnel, paraprofessionals, and career, academic, and guidance counselors, including individuals in groups underrepresented in such professions; and (F) a description of how the eligible recipient will support the transition to teaching from business and industry. (d) Consultation In conducting the comprehensive needs assessment under subsection (c), an eligible recipient shall involve a diverse body of stakeholders, including, at a minimum— (1) representatives of career and technical education programs in a local educational agency or educational service agency, including teachers and administrators; (2) representatives of career and technical education programs at postsecondary educational institutions, including faculty and administrators