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CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION WITH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM State agencies must design the E&T program in consultation with the State workforce development board and operate the E&T program through the statewide workforce development system (7 CFR 273.7(c)(5)). The goal of this section is to explain the relationship between the State agency and other organizations it plans to consult and coordinate with for the provision of services, including organizations in the statewide workforce development system. The statewide workforce development system refers to a network of providers, which may include government and the public sector; community-based organizations and non-profits; employers and industry; occupational training providers; and post-secondary institutions, such as community colleges. Please note the State workforce development board is an entity that establishes Regional strategic plans and sets funding priorities for their area. They are distinct from State workforce agencies. Consultation Consultation with the workforce development system generally includes discussions to learn about services provided in the community and how each organization functions and coordinates with others in the community. State agencies can demonstrate they consulted with their State workforce development board by noting the dates of conversations, who they spoke with, what they spoke about, and how they incorporated this information into the design of their E&T program. Did the State agency consult the State workforce development board? Yes No Describe how the State agency consulted with the State workforce development board in designing its SNAP E&T program. Include the names, dates and outcomes of the consultation. Date State Workforce Development Board Name Title(s) of Person Consulted Outcome of Consultation 08/06/2025 Illinois Workforce Innovation Board Julio Rodriguez - IWIB Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship Committee -Deputy Director, Office of Employment and Training Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity New Associate Director discussed opportunities for SNAP E&T and WIOA programs to collaborate more closely. Agreed to explore several concrete ideas through regular bi- monthly meetings: • Co-location of SNAP E&T staff at American Job Centers outside of Cook County where there are fewer current SNAP E&T providers. • Co-enrollment of participants in SNAP E&T and WIOA. • Expanding workforce access for ABAWDs, rural residents, and other underserved populations. • List of eligible training providers 1/28/26, 11:56 AM State Plan IL FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ilfy26stateplan//index.html 6/268