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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Louisiana will provide Career and Technical Education and vocational training opportunities to SNAP E&T participants through approved training providers identified in the State Plan. Instruction will be delivered at community colleges, technical colleges, and vocational training providers offering industry-aligned training in fields such as healthcare, information technology, transportation(CDL), construction, advanced manufacturing, and hospitality. These programs are designed to lead to industry-recognized credentials, diplomas, or licenses that support direct entry into employment. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) 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. To participate, an individual must be at least 16 years old and be interested and willing to participate in gaining employment and training skills. SNAP E&T participants are assessed to determine their educational and training level and must score at an 8th grade level on the TABE depending on the course. Some courses may require a high school diploma or equivalent (or be co-enrolled in GED prep), a valid driver's license, demonstrate basic literacy and math readiness, meet any program-specific requirements (like age, background checks, or health screenings), and commit to the training schedule. If they don’t yet meet those prerequisites, they may start in the Basic Foundational Skills component before moving into vocational training. Participants enrolled in this component are expected to commit to a structured training schedule aligned with their program of study, typically ranging from 20 to 30 hours per week. The 120-hour monthly cap still applies unless a participant voluntarily chooses to exceed it. These programs often run on semester (up to 2 years total) or term schedules (1–16 weeks) and includes classroom instruction, hands-on training and/or virtual training. The level of effort is therefore more intensive than basic literacy instruction, as participants are expected to meet course specific attendance requirements, complete coursework, meet the required benchmarks on mid-course tests, and demonstrate competency in both academic and technical subject matter. 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan LA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-lafy26stateplan//index.html 62/115