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extended for up to nine (9) months. If not hired, the participant is to be placed at another Work Experience site, or in another activity.

Calculating participation hours: • Calculation of monthly participation hours are the same as SNAP CWEP formula. • If calculated hours total less than 20 per week, ABAWDs may volunteer to supplement Work Experience with additional hours either in Work Experience alone, or in combination with another countable activity, to meet the work requirement of 20 hours per week for a total of 80 hours per month. • If more than one AG member is required to participate, hours may be apportioned amount those AG members but may not exceed the maximum number of hours determined by the formula.

SNAP benefits received by the participants are not considered wages, nor are participants considered to be employed. 2540.10.40 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS (C)

Community Service Programs are structured programs in which TANF recipients perform work that directly benefits the community through the support of public or nonprofit organizations. Currently, VISTA, AmeriCorps, and State programs.

Self-initiated community service activities must be approved by IMPACT Office staff to determine if the activity and service site can comply with the daily supervision attendance requirements and other conditions outlined in the Community Service Agreement between the IMPACT Office and a Community Service provider.

Calculating participation hours: • Calculation of weekly participation hours are calculated by CWEP formula. • Participation recorded on attendance and/or activity log, sent at least monthly to IMPACT case manager to be recorded in IMPACT SOR and participants are supervised daily. 2540.10.40.05

VOCATIONAL TRAINING (S)

Vocational Training includes short-term educational programs where individuals prepare for employment in current or emerging occupations requiring training. The training may last from a few weeks up to a maximum of twelve months. Trainings must be accredited or licensed by the appropriate State agency. Educational institutions must be approved for Federal and State grants. Privately owned vocational and trade schools that do not serve the general public are not subject to accreditation by the Commission on Proprietary Education.

There must be reasonable expectation of new or upgraded employment resulting from the training documented in the Self-Sufficiency Plan (SSP). Vocational Training includes, but are not limited to the following: • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) • Data Entry Operator