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SUMMARY OF PROGRAM Provide the vision and mission of the State E&T program. In addition, describe how your State agency's E&T program meets the purpose of E&T which is to: Increase the ability of SNAP participants to obtain regular employment Meet State or local workforce needs Kentucky's vision is to increase SNAP recipients' ability to seek and gain regular, viable employment through third party partnerships throughout the Commonwealth. Kentucky's mission is to provide cohesive, individualized, and integrated opportunities that engage and empower voluntary enrollment to screened SNAP recipients including ABAWDs, aged 18 through 64 years old per HR 1. Individuals who are 16 & 17 years old can participate, if they are head of household and SNAP E&T is the right placement. Kentucky meets State and local workforce needs by collaborating with community-based organizations (CBOs) across the Commonwealth who are equipped to support the residents of Kentucky. Kentucky partners with CBOs to provide a range of skills and employment training across the state, including hands-on training and classroom opportunities. The E&T coaches are highly skilled and knowledgeable in helping our public assistance recipients overcome barriers and provide support on their journey to viable employment. As of June 2025, from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Kentucky's top employment needs are concentrated in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and logistics, construction, education, and professional services. Key occupations experiencing strong growth include registered nurses, truck drivers, electricians, software developers, and teachers. Middle-skill roles—such as medical and nursing assistants, therapists, CNC programmers, and veterinary technicians—are also on the rise. These trends highlight both immediate hiring needs and longer-term workforce development priorities across the state. According to BLS data for January 2025, Kentucky ranked 26th among all U.S. states with approximately 2 million employed. Is the State’s E&T program administered at the State or county level? State County Provide the web addresses (URLs) of State E&T policy resources used such as handbooks and State administrative code, if available. Enter a single URL per row. URL Resource Type Link to resource website 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan KY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-kyfy26stateplan//index.html 3/142