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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: TRANSITIONAL JOBS Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. WBLTJ consists of jobs in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors and are only available for individuals with barriers to employment who are chronically unemployed or who have an inconsistent work history. Transitional jobs provide individuals with work experience and an opportunity to develop workplace skills within the context of an employee-employer relationship. In a WBLTJ that is unsubsidized, the employer will act as the Employer of Record and pay the client’s wage. The EF PO and employer collaborate to develop a curriculum and duration for the transitional job on a case-by-case basis, based on the client’s need, local labor market information, and the occupation the WBLTJ is in. The curriculum will be tailored to the training activities and work assignments needed for the client to develop the skills necessary to attach to long-term sustainable employment once the transitional job has ended. A transitional job activity/curriculum may include: Integration of training with work (e.g., Safeserv certification in the food preparation industry) Safety and general position duty training Work schedule and time sheet responsibilities Training/skill attainment milestones specific to the occupation (e.g., number of hours needed to earn a fork-lift operation certificate) Frequent performance reviews and/or pre- and post- skill assessments. Clients should not participate in a transitional job opportunity for more than 12 months. The minimum level of effort is 12 hours a month in this component. The types of employers and jobs that this component will target is based on the in-demand occupations within a county or region. All work activities and unsubsidized employment placements are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and minimum wage laws apply. Is this component subsidized by SNAP E&T? Subsidized Unsubsidized Both subsidized and unsubsidized 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 87