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MS 3100

[1] Volume 2A – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Work Requirements MS 3100 – R. 9/1/26 – OMTL – 707 Employment and Training (E&T) Program Components

[SNAP E&T program components are designed to support individuals while achieving their employment goals and are described in detail below. The process begins with a SNAP E&T Assessment conducted by an E&T Provider or Partner, after which the individual is placed into one of these E&T components along with Case Management.

A. Employment Readiness Training: Programs that provide training on

basic employability skills to prepare E&T participants for the workplace, including good work habits, effective communication, problem solving, and building a work history and a direct connection to employment.

B. Supervised Job Search: This component is available for work-ready individuals who express interest in finding employment but need assistance with the job search process. E&T Providers directly supervise E&T participants while they search and apply for work. Supervised job search can count towards the ABAWD work requirement, so long as job search makes up less than half of the time spent in the requirement. E&T Providers provide other services needed if participants are unable to find employment. Supervision involves monitoring job contacts, certifying job search logs, and providing meaningful assistance as participants look for employment.]

C. Basic Education: Programs that teach participants reading, writing, math, financial literacy, health literacy, or computer skills. These programs can include Adult Basic Education, high school equivalency programs, and other basic skills.

D. Integrated Education and Training (IET): Programs that combine occupational skills training, work readiness, and adult education services (i.e., basic skills) to increase the educational and career advancement of participants.

E. Vocational Education: Programs that focus on the skills required for a specific job function or trade. Provides practical, job-specific instruction that can lead to certification, credentials, degrees, and licenses. The nature of the training course determines the length of participation. Please see the following considerations when using vocational education for E&T purposes:

1. To qualify, students attending Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) colleges must be enrolled in a program that cannot be transferred to a 4-year degree program.

2. Participation in a vocational school must be a minimum of 20 hours per week. If the ABAWD does not complete 20 hours per week, they are not in compliance. However, if the ABAWD is assigned a course for less than 20 hours, the ABAWD can participate in another component to make up the difference. The vocational education component can last up to 24 months with reviews every 6 months.