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SUMMARY OF PROGRAM Provide the vision and mission of the State E&T program. In addition, describe how your State agency's E&T program meets the purpose of E&T which is to: Increase the ability of SNAP participants to obtain regular employment Meet State or local workforce needs State of Alaska E&T Vision and Mission: Vision - Provide a foundation for community partners throughout Alaska to administer services that lead toward self-sufficiency and reduce dependence on SNAP benefits. Mission – Coordinate E&T services for interested SNAP recipients that provide opportunities to overcome employment barriers through training and gained work skills to access employment that leads to economic self-sufficiency. Alaska’s Employment & Training (E&T) program enhances SNAP participants' employability and meets local workforce needs through several focused strategies: 1. Partnerships with Leading Service Providers: We collaborate with reputable community service organizations known for their effectiveness. 2. Selective Provider Engagement: We choose training providers who offer clear, direct paths to employment, ensuring programs are goal oriented. 3. Thorough Onboarding for Providers: We ensure providers fully understand our goals, enhancing program coherence and impact. 4. Supportive Technical Environment: Our support system encourages open communication and leverages multi-level relationships to boost efficiency. 5. Prompt and Rigorous Payment Process: We maintain a strict payment protocol to ensure providers are funded on time, supporting uninterrupted services. 6. Strategic Coordination with AWIB: A dedicated DPA representative aligns SNAP E&T services with the Alaska Workforce Investment Board’s strategies, optimizing resource use and program outcomes. Is the State’s E&T program administered at the State or county level? State County Provide the web addresses (URLs) of State E&T policy resources used such as handbooks and State administrative code, if available. Enter a single URL per row. URL Resource Type Link to resource Public Notice 1/27/26, 9:34 AM State Plan AK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-akfy26stateplan//index.html 3/97