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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Short term, job driven programs in occupations supported by DOL Labor Market Information (LMI). Certificate programs, credit-based certificate programs and Associate Degree programs are currently offered. All participants receive case management from a dedicated SNAP E&T coordinator. Supportive services are available to participants based on identified needs. Several partners offer a Computer Boot Camp or Digitial Foundations course for participants to attend prior to starting a vocational training program. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Refugees Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans unemployed 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. Most programs and certifications require a high school diploma or equivalent. Some partners also conduct academic assessments in areas of reading and math to help ensure positive outcomes. Computer literacy is not a prerequisite, but providers strongly encourage students to gain digital literacy prior to starting hybrid or online courses. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ctfy26stateplan//index.html 46/96