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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: WORK READINESS TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Designed to include skill assessment and educational remediation services that prepare individuals for the workforce. Work readiness 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. Work Readiness Training not to exceed 120 hours per month unless the participant volunteers for additional hours. 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. The individuals would need to be SNAP recipients, unemployed and or looking for better employment; or must be out-of-school and at least 16 years of age and be interested and willing to participate in gaining employment and training skills. Participants are expected to engage in informational sessions with providers to get an understanding of the program. Participants are expected to be at an 8th grade reading level. To get the most out of the component, participants would need to have the ability to, comprehend as well as a willingness to learn, ready to accept employment, and adapt to changes in a work environment. An initial assessment will be conducted to determine employability and training needs. The program emphasizes employability by providing supportive services such as transportation assistance, interview preparation, and job placement support. Monthly progress case notes will be maintained to track participant development and address any barriers to success. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate acknowledging their achievements, enhancing their qualifications for future employment opportunities. The level of effort for this component is less intensive than Career/Technical Education but still requires consistent engagement and accountability. Participants are expected to demonstrate competency through 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 65/115