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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB SEARCH TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Job Search training is available to E&T participants wanting to prepare individuals to begin looking and applying for employment. Training activities are designed to improve specific job search techniques and skills, increase motivation and build self- confidence increasing the likelihood of successfully gaining employment. Activities offered may include employment assessments, how to look for job openings, application completion, resume writing and interviewing skills. Activities may be offered in group classes or on-one one in-person or virtually on- line. 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. Iowa is a voluntary state; therefore, all SNAP participants are included in the target population and eligible for Job Search Training. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 1 1/28/26, 11:53 AM State Plan IA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-iafy26stateplan//index.html 50/105