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SUMMARY OF PROGRAM Provide the vision and mission of the State E&T program. In addition, describe how your State agency's E&T program meets the purpose of E&T which is to: Increase the ability of SNAP participants to obtain regular employment Meet State or local workforce needs Delaware Division of Social Services’ (DSS) mission is, “To provide prompt, respectful and accurate services that promote the potential for self-sufficiency for all Delawareans”. Delaware provides a statewide, voluntary SNAP E&T program that supports SNAP recipients with skill development, training, and work experience opportunities that can lead to self-sustaining, regular employment. The SNAP E&T program promotes the self-sufficiency of SNAP recipients by: • Offering education and training to increase knowledge and skills; • Assisting with job search methods; • Removing barriers to sustained employment; and • Increasing the employability of SNAP recipients. SNAP E&T offers all participants program orientation, case management services, participant reimbursements, and components that enhance job search skills, increase basic and technical education, improve employment preparedness, and support job retention. Delaware’s SNAP E&T providers develop individualized employment and education plans for each participant to evaluate an individual’s needs and barriers before placement in an activity. DSS and the SNAP E&T providers work together to reduce individual and systemic barriers to employment and deliver trauma-informed services catered to the needs of each participant. DSS and the SNAP E&T providers consult with Delaware’s Workforce Development Board (DWDB), state agencies, employers, and community partners to ensure E&T services meet State and local workforce needs and are relevant for current and emerging employment sectors. DSS does not directly deliver E&T services. Delaware contracts with Career Team as the primary E&T provider to deliver services for Delaware’s SNAP E&T program. Delaware also contracts with the Food Bank of Delaware for specialized training services in culinary and logistics warehouse programs. DSS will enter into a new agreement with Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County to expand access to SNAP E&T services further. DSS is actively exploring partnerships with other providers that align with the needs of Delaware’s labor market. Delaware’s SNAP E&T program serves ABAWD and Non-ABAWD participants. All SNAP recipients who are also receiving benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program are referred to and will receive services from Delaware’s TANF E&T program instead of SNAP E&T. 1/28/26, 11:01 AM State Plan DE FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-defy26stateplan//index.html 3/96