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State Plan AR FY26 - Original Submission Page of 82 112 WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: WORK ACTIVITY Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Work Activity Component Description The Work Activity component provides SNAP E&T participants with structured and supervised work experiences designed to develop essential employability skills and improve job readiness. These activities include community service, work-based learning, unsubsidized employment, or other opportunities tailored to participant abilities and career goals. Summary of Activities and Services: Participants engage in meaningful work assignments under the supervision of program staff or community organizations. Activities may include community service projects, hands-on work experience in public or nonprofit settings, subsidized job placements, and other structured work opportunities. Participants receive coaching and support to cultivate workplace behaviors such as punctuality, responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills. Progress is monitored regularly through supervisor feedback, attendance tracking, and performance evaluations. Work activities are designed to promote the development of transferable job skills and increase participants’ connection to employers and the community. Level of Effort: Participants are generally expected to commit between 20 to 30 hours per week to work activities, depending on individual program goals and capacity. The duration of participation typically ranges from 30 to 90 days, balancing skill-building with workforce engagement while ensuring ongoing compliance with SNAP E&T requirements. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs All Work Reggistrants 10/1/2025-3/31/26 Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans