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ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? SNAP CAN Providers must assess participants before rendering services, determining their suitability for the program component, and if there is an available spot. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. An employability assessment is used with the participant. The SNAP CAN provider may utilize the WIO- 1287A Employment Assessment form or develop their own. The SNAP CAN provider must assess the participant for: Career and education history Goals Skills (e.g. general skills necessary for the labor market, soft skills and other skills applicable in a variety of settings, interpersonal communication skills, critical thinking, etc.) Abilities and interests Family obligations Other job-related assets Barriers to participation and employment Does the assessment result in the completion of an individual employment plan? Yes No 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 33/130