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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: WORK READINESS TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Intensive programs that include skill assessment and educational remediation services that prepare individuals for the workforce and employment. The skills may include both foundational cognitive skills such as reading for information, applied mathematics, locating information, problem solving, and critical thinking and non- cognitive skills or soft skills which are defined as personal characteristics and behavioral skills that enhance an individual’s interactions, job performance and career prospects such as adaptability, integrity, cooperation, and workplace discipline. Kentucky’s SNAP recipients have many options for this component as it is offered by most partners and is an important training to gain the information and the skills needed to prepare and acquire employment. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Former foster youth Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Screened SNAP individuals Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans 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. Individuals who have reading and academic skills, but need improvement in communication, interpersonal, self-management skills, or a refresher to enhance employability are eligible to participate. This component offers essential basic literacy and comprehension training to help them develop the skills necessary to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 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 58/142