The General Assembly shall provide funds in the annual general appropriations act for the purchase of equipment for career and technology training pursuant to the Department of Education's State Plan for Career and Technology Education. The highest priority in funding for career and technology education must be given to work force preparation, occupational proficiency courses in areas related to:
(1) current high technology trades, businesses, and industries;
(2) high labor market and high labor intensive demand;
(3) small business management; and
(4) new and emerging trades, industries, and businesses which foster and enhance the economic development, stability, and diversification of the state's economy.