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Are employers or industry professionals involved in the development and/or execution of the training element of the activity? Yes No Are the training objectives provided to the participant? Yes, by the Provider Yes, by Employer of Record No Is there a process for the provider/employer of record to give feedback to the participant on their progress toward meeting the training objective? Yes No Provide a brief explanation that describes how the provider focuses on moving participants promptly into regular, unsubsidized employment. Our program provides training and on-the-job experience that allows clients to successfully transition to unsubsidized employment in the mainstream economy. Career paths that result from these paid work experiences will vary, but include industries such as construction, warehouse and logistics, maintenance/janitorial, healthcare and social services, and highway maintenance. Clients can use their days off from SWBL to work with their Employment Specialists (ES) to find and prepare for unsubsidized, full-time employment. Clients work with their ES to create a Service Plan, which establishes an inventory of their current skills, employment and skill attainment goals, and creates action steps to move towards meeting their established career goals. This Plan is a live document that encompasses specific hard skill training objectives which inform the client’s work-based learning program. Employment Specialists continue to regularly check in with the client and provide job leads, job coaching, and employment supports. To support our client job searches, our team conducts application workshops and practice interview sessions that are informed by our conversations with employers. Employment Specialists also assist clients with obtaining additional credentials and certificates that will help them meet their employment goals outlined in their Service Plan, such as Forklift Certification, commercial driver’s license (CDL), or First Aid certification. The combination of obtaining industry-specific skills and credentials, regular interaction with employer partners, and continual communication and support as clients navigate the workplace increases the likelihood that our talented pool of trainees will be hired and move into unsubsidized employment. In addition, our Business Development team creates and maintains relationships with employers who are ready to hire our clients when they transition from the SWBL program. Our BD team works with employers who are willing to hire qualified clients and share a list of open positions. We maintain a roster of open positions, and if clients are interested, they work with our team to prepare tailored resumes and prepare for practice interviews. We 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-cafy26stateplan//index.html 258/286