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ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? Once the state (EW) refers a participant to the E&T program, the E&T provider (case management staff or HINET staff) conducts their own assessments with the E&T participant as needed. Participants are assessed after completing the orientation overview about the E&T program services and once the participant agrees to participate in the program. Assessments are conducted orally with the E&T case manager and may also involve additional skills assessments electronically or via paper questionnaire. Assessment questions are built into the HANA system and is completed by the E&T case manager upon meeting with the E&T participant. This in-depth assessment includes psychosocial, emotional, and skills assessments, which include, but not limited to, the assessment of self-esteem/self-awareness, needs, values, interests, skills, and goals. The information from assessments is reviewed by the E&T provider staff and discussed with the participant as part of the development of the employability assessment plan. Staff document the assessment and employability plan into the E&T case management data system (HANA). Barriers may be discovered during this assessment phase, which leads to discussions of next steps and various options. These assessments also assist both case manager and client as they think of next steps and the feasibility of developing an Employability Plan (EP). This assessment can be reviewed by the provider, participant and State agency (E&T Specialist). Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. 1/28/26, 11:52 AM State Plan HI FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-hify26stateplan//index.html 22/86