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Provide a brief explanation that describes how the provider focuses on moving participants promptly into regular, unsubsidized employment. Throughout the pre-apprenticeship, participants build connections to potential employers through fieldwork, instruction, and site visits conducted by employer partners. The Workforce Development manager and Case Manager work together on resume building, interview skills, and job readiness training. They connect pre-apprentices to available job opportunities, provide direct support in the application process, and serve as a reference during the interview process. Post-employment, they continue to check in with employers and employees to identify issues and break down barriers before they become too big. Through internships with The Park People, former TreeForce participants are placed with external organizations for a 3-6 month period. During this time, they join a work crew to learn the basics of tree care on the job. At the conclusion of the internship, interns may be hired on by the organization, or a direct connection to an employer is made. These internships provide an accelerated pathway to private sector employment, giving them a head start in their first full-time position. Does the work site employer or other industry employer partners hire the majority of the activity graduates? Yes No N/A Are participant reimbursements/support services provided to SNAP E&T participants for expenses that are reasonable, necessary and directly related to participating in the activity? Yes No What is the hourly wage rate? $21.00 What percentage of wages will be subsidized by SNAP E&T? 50.00% 246