preparation to obtain a teaching license based on State licensing requirements in the State in which the partnership operates, prior to entering the classroom. (D) Literacy training for incorporating technical texts into the classroom. (E) At least 1 year of clinical experience concurrent with the pre-classroom training program. (F) Training to effectively teach technical skills to industry standards in a classroom setting. (G) For licensed teachers, technical skills and pedagogical training related to the career and technical education program they are intending to teach. (5) Required pre-service components Each career and technical education teacher preparation program carried out under this subsection shall require— (A) program participants, after completing pre-classroom training and who have at least State recognized provisional licensure to teach, to be paired with a mentor teacher with expertise in teaching the same or similar content for a period of not less than 2 years within the same school or school district, if available, and, if not available, the program shall specify how the program participant will be mentored