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CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY E&T State agencies are required to include information about the categories and types of individuals they plan to exempt from mandatory E&T participation (7 CFR 273.7 (c)(6)(iv)), as well as the characteristics of the population they plan to place in E&T (7 CFR 273.7 (c)(6)(v)). What are the characteristics of the population the State agency intends to serve in E&T (e.g. target population)? This question applies to both mandatory and voluntary participants. ABAWDs Homeless Veterans Students Single parents Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Underemployed Those that reside in rural areas English Language Learners Individuals who need a HSD or GED Individuals who need a credential Individuals who need a new skill Individuals with disabilities Estimated Participant Levels Project participation in E&T for the upcoming Federal fiscal year. In determining the estimated participation, it is important to be as accurate as possible. As appropriate, projections should be based upon actual figures from the current Federal fiscal year. Anticipated number of work registrants 134,839 State Exemptions List State exemptions from E&T and the participation, such as individuals to be exempted under each category. EXEMPTION TOTAL INDIVIDUALS All work registrants (the State is operating a voluntary program) 134,839 15