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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: INTERNSHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Work Based Learning Internship: is a work experience that includes a defined curriculum and provides a simulated work environment. Internships are often paired with credentials and occur for a specified amount of time. Each provider has some latitude to vary the time frames and credentials depending on individual client needs. For example, some providers may extend a placement period for a participant that requires additional support. This may include work experience, shadowing workers and on-sight job specific training. Activities include placements in a work environment such as a coffee shop, thrift store, or another business. Participants will learn both technical skills related to the placement and soft skills that are generalized to all work environments. With most placements, Participants will earn relevant credentials to the occupation field they are placed in. Is this component subsidized by SNAP E&T? Subsidized Unsubsidized Both subsidized and unsubsidized Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Underemployed Veterans Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. Providers assess the interest and aptitudes of individuals 16 years of age and older during their comprehensive assessment. Referrals are based on employment plan goals, participant interests, willingness to participate, and minimum requirements of each individual training program. 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 57/97