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State Plan AR FY26 - Original Submission Page of 4 112 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 The Arkansas SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) Program is committed to empowering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants with the skills, resources, and opportunities necessary to achieve meaningful, sustained employment and long-term financial independence. The program prepares participants for the workforce through targeted work-related education, training, and employment services. Our mission is to connect participants with high-quality education, training, and work opportunities that foster self-sufficiency. Through strategic partnerships, individualized case management, and evidence-based services, we support participants in overcoming barriers to employment and advancing along career pathways that lead to lasting economic stability. To achieve this mission, the SNAP E&T Program provides and ensures access to: • Comprehensive case management services; • Supportive services to address barriers to participation; • Education and skills training; and • Work-based learning and employment opportunities. These services are designed to improve employability, create pathways to career advancement, and ultimately foster independence while enhancing participants’ quality of life. The Arkansas SNAP E&T Program works in close collaboration with Arkansas Workforce Connections, serving as an active member of its Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Executive Committee. As a partner program, SNAP E&T maintains open and ongoing communication regarding workforce needs in Arkansas, aligning program services with the requirements of local employers and the broader economic landscape. 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 Arkansas SNAP Policy Link to resource SNAP E&T State Plan FFY25 Link to resource SNAP E& T Provider map and information Link to resource DHS SNAP Page