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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 who meet the below qualifying criteria and have the ability to address barriers to employment (demonstrated through the comprehensive employability assessment) may attach to WBLTJ. Criteria: Have an HSD or GED, or are able to participate in a ABE, HSD, or GED program during their participation in a WBLTJ. Can commit to the level of effort (at least 12 hours a month) Can work with an EF PO to address barriers to employment (such as receiving legal services, attending work readiness classes, and other services that assist the client with finding employment immediately following completion of a WBLTJ). When required, can answer pre- and post-skill assessments Can commute to and from the WBLTJ employer’s host site Can communicate and produce progress updates for their EF PO upon request Can pursue and obtain employment following completion of the WBLTJ Chronically underemployed or have an inconsistent work history A WBLTJ should be in an in-demand career within the local area and can be demonstrated through: LMI Gateway analytics print-out O*NET Online employment outlook print-out Local job boards and/or Connecting Colorado Pre-employment offer letter Other documentation that supports the employment opportunity is in-demand or in a growing industry in the local labor market Indicate the geographic areas where this component is offered. Adams County Douglas County Logan County Alamosa County El Paso County Mesa County Arapahoe County Fremont County Montrose County Boulder County Garfield County Morgan County Broomfield County Huerfano County Otero County Chaffee County Jefferson County Prowers County Conejos County La Plata County Pueblo County Costilla County Larimer County Rio Grande County Denver County Las Animas County Weld County Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 95 Of the total projected annual participation, how many participants are anticipated to receive wages subsidized by E&T? 20 88