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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB RETENTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Please note: Arizona tracks this Job Retention as (JRT) instead of (JR). This activity is conducted by SNAP CAN Providers and is offered for a minimum of 30 calendar days to a maximum of 90 calendar days. The State ensures participants are receiving this service by closely monitoring the dates and hours they are enrolled in this component. Each month the provider must report the activities associated with job retention. Only participants who have secured employment during SNAP CAN participation are eligible for Job Retention Services, even when the individual is no longer receiving SNAP. Services are available to participants who are receiving SNAP benefits in the month of, or the month before, the beginning of the 90 calendar days. Allowable support services within this activity include clothing, equipment, or tools required to do a job, test fees, union dues, licensing and bonding fees, and transportation. Additionally, case management and post-employment counseling/coaching may also be provided. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas 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. Participants must be employed and receive at least minimum wage. Required skills and knowledge include the ability to participate in counseling, coaching, case management, and participant reimbursements to assist job performance, support employment, and increase earnings. Will this component be offered statewide? 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 54/130