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requirement or an intentional program violation. Clients may also receive supportive payments for necessary expenses directly related to job retention. c. Note: Due to a federal waiver, job retention services can be provided up to 365 days through September 30, 2026. Without a federal waiver, the maximum limit for services is 90 days. 8. Literary Instruction a. Basic literary education for clients who test at or below the 5.5-grade level. Homework may also be assigned and counted for participation hours. 9. Post-Secondary Education a. Placement or continuation in post-secondary education opportunities for clients who are enrolled and working towards a degree. 10. Self-Employment Classes a. Self-employment instruction for clients who are interested in learning how to start or enhance their own business. 11. Supervised Job Search (SJS) a. A supervised set of activities directly linked to increasing the client’s employment opportunities, including, but not limited to: assignments, measurable steps for the client, resume reviews, interview practice, supported job research, or job searching skills. Supervision can occur remotely or in-person and must include meeting with the client one-on-one or in a group setting at least once a month to provide meaningful guidance, troubleshoot job search issues, and instruct clients to set measurable goals that lead to employment for the client. i. Note: Clients turning in job contacts to an EF PO worker without meaningful guidance and measurable goals tracked in case comments do not qualify as SJS. b. In-person SJS must be conducted at a State-approved location, which involves having access to computers, internet, or publicly available Wi-fi. EF POs must also provide necessary supportive payments and be able to track client participation in the SJS activity. Any supportive payments provided, SJS participation hours, and case management meetings must be documented in CBMS. c. Note: If a client is enrolled in SJS, case comments must demonstrate how the SJS activity is supervised. Work-based Learning Activities: Please note that when opening any work-based learning (WBL) activity on the Maintain Participant Activities screen in CBMS, there are certain fields under the Employment Detail section that become required. These required fields include: ● Employer Name ● Hourly Wage ● Monthly Wage ○ Use this formula to calculate a client’s estimated monthly wage: “Hourly Wage × Hours Worked Per Week × 52/12 = Monthly Wage” ■ ex: $18.00 × 32 × 52/12 = $2,496.00 Last updated: July 9, 2026

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