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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 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Career Advancement Network (SNAP CAN) is Arizona’s SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Program. The program's mission, aligned with the Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS), aims to strengthen Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence. The program leverages existing E&T expertise by partnering with local Community-Based Organizations, Non- Profit Organizations, and Community Colleges contracted to deliver allowable E&T services to SNAP recipients. SNAP CAN Providers meet participants where they are and provide meaningful, intentional opportunities toward career pathways to achieve economic independence with living-wage employment. As a proud partner of ARIZONA@WORK, SNAP CAN is part of Arizona’s workforce system in support of a comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality workforce. Collaborating with diverse providers across Arizona ensures that training aligns with the evolving needs of the local workforce and economy. SNAP CAN’s vision, aligned with the vision of the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), is a thriving Arizona. 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 Policy Resources Link to resource SNAP CAN Website 1/27/26, 9:53 AM State Plan AZ FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-azfy26stateplan//index.html 3/130