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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: TRANSITIONAL JOBS Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Component activities include participation in transitional jobs—time-limited, subsidized work experiences designed to support individuals who are chronically unemployed or face barriers to employment. These opportunities help participants build a work history, develop workplace skills, and prepare for unsubsidized employment and career advancement. Wages are subsidized through SNAP E&T program funds, and participants may be compensated through wages or stipends. 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 Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students 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. This component is available to any eligible SNAP E&T participant seeking work experience in a chosen career field, with the overarching goal of securing unsubsidized employment. Enrollment is subject to provider-specific criteria, which may vary. While no minimum skills, knowledge, or experience are required for entry, some programs may require participants to demonstrate specific barriers to employment as part of their eligibility. Examples of pre-apprenticeship opportunities available to SNAP E&T participants include partnerships with employers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), CVS for pharmacy technician training, and Starbucks for barista training. 1/28/26, 11:03 AM State Plan DC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-dcfy26stateplan//index.html 79/179