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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Clients can receive preparation and/or testing for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent. They can also receive pre-GED and basic skills education. EPB is also for clients who test between a 5.5 and 8.5 grade level with the goal of increasing their skill level and attaining a GED. Homework, classwork, and participation in the learning environment may also be assigned and counted as participation hours. The minimum level of effort is 12 hours a month in this component. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs English Language Learners Homeless Individuals who need a HSD or GED Individuals who need a credential Individuals who need a new skill Individuals with disabilities 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. Individuals with a TABE score ranging from a 5.5. to 8.5 grade level, or individuals that express a desire to obtain a GED. An individual within one of Colorado's eight targeted populations (in section VIII(c)) may benefit from this component if they do not have a High School Diploma or GED. Each EF PO will target the populations identified within their EF PO plans and place an individual in this component based on the results of the comprehensive employability assessment, and the client’s goals. Criteria: Can commit to the level of effort (at least 12 hours a month) Can communicate and produce progress updates for their EF PO upon request Can pursue and obtain employment or enter into another activity or into a WBL or WBL-SUB following completion of the EPB 63