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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. This component is designed to equip participants with the specific skills and technical knowledge required for employment in a defined occupation or industry. It includes practical, job-specific instruction that may result in industry-recognized certifications, credentials, degrees, or licenses. Training programs are delivered by a range of qualified providers, including community-based organizations, community colleges, universities, and private training institutes. The State agency partners with third-party and community organizations to expand access to these training opportunities. Instruction may occur in person, online, or through other virtual platforms, depending on provider capacity and participant preferences. Participants engaged in career or technical education receive ongoing support through regular case management. Employment Coaches maintain monthly contact with each participant to monitor progress, ensure alignment with individual employment goals, and provide guidance throughout the training process. Participants are encouraged to reach out to their Coach at any time for additional assistance or to address emerging needs. 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. Participants appropriate for the Career/Technical Education and Vocational Training component are typically those who are ready to pursue employment and seeking to build job-specific skills in a particular trade or industry. This component serves a broad range of individuals, including: • Individuals with limited or no prior job experience or marketable skills • Participants without a high school diploma or GED equivalent who are seeking a structured path to employment • Individuals requiring retraining due to shifts in the labor market or displacement from their previous field of work 1/28/26, 11:54 AM State Plan ID FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-idfy26stateplan//index.html 68/100