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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. University of Indianapolis MICI-AHEC: GED, High School diploma or HSE Skilled US: Once a participant's needs are identified, Skilled Indiana utilizes our case management processes to determine how best to meet the candidate's needs. This may involve aligning educational opportunities to suit their level of proficiency or providing additional support services as needed. This process ensures a clear understanding of learning disabilities and barriers to employment, which can then be addressed and overcome through various means. Students do not need any prior knowledge or experience to enter the program. YWCA: The Y’s Project Connect program is open and welcoming to all qualifying, unemployed, or underemployed individuals, regardless of their race or ethnicity. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) to enroll in any certification training program. The YMCA now provides an HSE Prep training program for anyone who may need to overcome this barrier. Wagler: Anyone that passes the TABE assessment cut-off scores for entry to the skilled trade certification course. Some courses may require passing drug screen and background checks to hold certification and employment in that career field. Individuals must comply with the attendance policy. Goodwill Michiana: To participate in the program, clients must be eighteen or older, live in one of Goodwill Michiana’s 12 counties served, and be enrolled in SNAP. Wayne Township Adult Ed: 1. HS Diploma or HSE 2. Indiana ID 3. Social Security Card and Work Authorization 4. Criminal Background Check 5. Drug Screen (10 Panel) 6. Immunization Record 7. Clean Driving, Criminal History (Specific Classes) Second Helpings: Potential students need to be at least 18 years old, unemployed or underemployed, pass a basic math and reading assessment, be able to stand for eight hours and be able to lift 30 pounds, and have a real desire to work in the hospitality industry. Reasonable accommodations are made for disabilities. Goodwill of Southern and Central Indiana: Participants must be at least age 18 and verified as a current SNAP recipient. Ability to participate in the component is based on program enrollment, aligned career interest and a participant’s measure of readiness as assessed by the career coach. Revolution Workshop: ● Be at least 18 years old (PPP) or between 18 and 39 (TPP) ● Identify as low-income, unemployed, or underemployed 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 58/127