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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: APPRENTICESHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. DLIR presently has an apprenticeship program with various state agencies to engage individuals with a variety of work opportunities based on their interest and work skills. This assists state agencies presently experiencing increased vacancies to boost their workforce through short term employment while engaging with our current employment avenues through traditional hiring practices. The evaluation process would begin at the point of intake and continue through case management to determine proper referral based on the participant's responses during the initial assessment. The goal is for individuals to be placed in these apprenticeship opportunities. Registered Apprenticeships are unique long-term training programs that combines On-the-Job Learning with Related Training Instruction, which allow job seekers to learn specialized skills for various trades and occupations. In Hawaii, there are over 100 registered apprenticeship programs available that represent a wide variety of occupations. After completing training, an apprentice becomes a journey worker and can earn a higher salary as well as pursue career goals as a foreman, supervisor, contractor, or even set up their own business. 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 Those that reside in rural areas 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. 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 56/86