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demand fields. Participants strengthen foundational reading and math skills while earning certifications in sectors such as healthcare, childcare, and customer service. The YMCA offers the following credentials: ● Child Development Associate (CDA) ● Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) ● Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) ● Community Health Worker (CHW) ● Medical Billing & Coding (MBC) ● Customer Service & Sales (CSS) Project Connect uses dual instructors–one with expertise in adult learning basic skills instruction and another with content-area knowledge in the targeted occupations—to facilitate course material. Five out of our six certification courses incorporate a Work-Based Learning (WBL) component, which includes on-site clinical or internship-style experiences. We are currently seeking a partner to host our sixth certification course in Medical Billing and Coding (MBC). Support Services: We offer a range of supportive services to help participants successfully engage in and complete their training. These supports include transportation assistance (such as bus passes and gas cards), access to professional clothing for interviews or employment, and referrals to community resources for housing, childcare, and food assistance. Our goal is to remove barriers that may prevent participants from fully participating in the program. Wagler: Description of the component Skilled Trade Training – Certification involving hands-on skills, classroom with remediation in career related reading and math, and career readiness including employability skills. E&T providers Wagler Education and Training Center provides training for Welding, CDL-A, CDL-B, Heavy Equipment Operations, CNC, Medical Assistant, Core Construction, Medical Billing and Coding. We partner with Vigiles Academy for EMT Training and have a partnership with Ivy Tech and The Mill for our IT Fundamentals course. Goodwill Michiana: Description of the component Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. is the leading provider of workforce development services in Northern Indiana. Goodwill’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program offers training in auto repair, advanced manufacturing, and construction. The proposed project will provide SNAP eligible clients with the opportunity to enroll in the CTE program of their choice. The automotive program provides a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare clients for employment in the automotive field. By the end of the course, students are eligible to take the exam for the entry-level ASE certification and Hunter Alignment certification available to students. The construction program teaches entry-level construction skills with a focus on NCCER CORE coursework and OSHA-10 construction modules. Courses in the NCCER Course include Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Basic Rigging, Basic Communication Skills, and Basic Employability Skills. Goodwill’s Advanced Manufacturing program, called Catapult, teaches clients the basics needed to work on an auto manufacturing line. The course focuses on skills and career competencies such as injury prevention and OSHA standards, blueprint reading, teamwork and ethics, and fundamental skills training. Goodwill Michiana LEADS serves the community through four adult-only charter high schools. Each of these schools provides students the opportunity to fulfill their box three requirements through a certification or career training of their choice; Goodwill Michiana covers the cost of this training so it comes at no cost to the student. Wayne Township Adult Education: 16-week programs designed to prepare participants for employment in high-demand industries, including healthcare (e.g., Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting and Pharmacy Tech) and skilled trades (e.g., HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing). These programs integrate hands-on training, industry- 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan IN FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-infy26stateplan//index.html 56/127