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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: SUPERVISED JOB SEARCH Provide a summary of the State guidelines implementing supervised job search. All SNAP E&T participants are initially assigned job-seeking activities that will enhance their employability unless they are working at least 80 hours per month or are starting vocational training within 30 days of orientation. E&T participants may start Supervised Job Search after completing orientation and assessment. Supervised Job Search consists of various activities, including employability assessment, interviewing skills, mock interviews, resume development, communication skills, navigating the web training, career exploration, job seeking skills, job leads, job placement, and job search. Registration in the Delaware Department of Labor’s Delaware JobLink employment and training system is required for all SNAP E&T participants. This component may be completed in person at a SNAP E&T vendor location or virtually. Participation in the component is tracked weekly. The maximum duration of this component is two months for Non-ABAWDs and one month for ABAWDS. If unsuccessful, the E&T case manager will determine whether the job search activity should continue or whether another component is more appropriate. Supervised Job Search is monitored by the E&T vendor. All participants are required to sign in and out of the E&T vendor’s system and maintain a job search log. The system tracks the time spent in the component daily, and hours are documented each week and approved by the case manager. Job search activities are verified through weekly meetings with the participant, attendance documentation for job fairs, confirmation of job application submissions, and follow-up calls made to employers. Describe the direct path to employment. The E&T case managers assess participants to determine if the individual has the skills to participate in Supervised Job Search. If the participant needs more assistance, the participant will attend Job Search Training to address their needs. The E&T vendor assists each participant with enrolling in Delaware JobLink, which is a free online platform that connects job seekers, employers, training providers, and employment event coordinators in Delaware. The E&T vendor also holds job fairs with employers who are currently hiring to ensure the Supervised Job Search component is tailored to current employment opportunities. 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 54/96