; (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 such programs of study 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; and (4) ensure funding under this part is used in a coordinated manner with other local resources. . 134. Local uses of funds Section 135 ( 20 U.S.C. 2355 ) is amended to read as follows: 135. Local uses of funds (a) General authority Each eligible recipient that receives funds under this part shall use such funds to develop, coordinate, implement, or improve career and technical education programs to meet the needs identified in the comprehensive needs assessment described in section 134(c). (b) Requirements for uses of funds Funds made available to eligible recipients under this part shall be used to support career and technical education programs that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective and that— (1) provide career exploration and career development activities through an organized, systematic framework designed to aid students, including in the middle grades, before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program, in making informed plans and decisions about future education and career opportunities and programs of study, which may include— (A) introductory courses or activities focused on career exploration and career awareness, including non-traditional fields