; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F) as subparagraphs (E), (F), and (H), respectively; (ii) by inserting the following after subparagraph (C): (D) a description of— (i) how the local area will use real-time labor market information to continually assess the economic conditions and workforce trends described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C); and (ii) how changes in such conditions or trends will be communicated to jobseekers, education and training providers, and employers in the local area; ; (iii) in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, by striking and at the end; and (iv) by inserting after subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, the following: (G) an analysis of the opportunity youth population in the local area, including the estimated number of such youth and any gaps in services for such population from other existing workforce development activities, as identified under paragraph (9), and a description of how the local board will address any such gaps in services identified in such analysis; and ; (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking and at the end of clause (iii); and (II) by adding at the end the following: (v) carry out any statewide skills-based initiatives identified in the State plan that promote the use of demonstrated skills and competencies as an alternative to the exclusive use of degree attainment as a requirement for employment or advancement in a career; and ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking customized training and inserting employer-directed skills development ; (C) in paragraph (6)(B), by inserting , such as the use of affiliated sites after means ; (D) in paragraph (9)— (i) by striking including activities and inserting the following: including— (A) the availability of community based organizations that serve youth primarily during nonschool time hours to carry out activities under section 129; and (B) activities ; and (ii) by inserting or evidence-based after successful