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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: TRANSITIONAL JOBS Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Designed to have sustained interactions with industry or community professionals in real world settings to the extent practicable, or simulated environments at an educational institution that provides firsthand engagement with the tasks required in a given career field, that are aligned to curriculum and instruction. Work-based learning emphasizes employer engagement, includes specific training objectives, and leads to regular employment. In addition, Transitional Jobs is a work based learning program with a goal to establish a work history for individuals who are otherwise unemployable. Transitional jobs allow the individual to develop specific workplace skills necessary to attain and retain employment. Transitional employment include specific training objectives and leads to the entry into, and retention in regular unsubsidized employment in environmental services. Training objectives include, project management as it relates to time, completing multiple tasks, and expectations for the job from the employer/Transitional Jobs partner; Professional presentation; Risk management and safety; Equipment operation; Effective communication and Digital literacy. Participants are expected to work up to 8 hours per day for 3 to 4 days per week up for two to four months before securing unsubsidized employment not paid with SNAP E&T funds. Curriculum Design & Onboarding: Provider staff and employer develop a customized training plan that identifies essential skills and work experience needed for the participant’s role. Upon onboarding, participants receive a detailed outline of their responsibilities and the learning objectives they will work towards throughout the internship. Milestone Setting: Employers provide a set of clearly defined milestones that participants are expected to achieve during their internship. These milestones serve as a guide to track progress and development. This is individualized based on the employer. Employer Feedback: Regular feedback is provided by the employer through structured evaluations, including one-on-one meetings and performance assessments. These sessions offer participants the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and adjust their approach to meet goals. Skill Development: As participants meet employer specified milestones, they gain hands-on experience and develop industry-specific skills that prepare them for future employment. Transition to Permanent Employment: Upon successful completion participants transition to permanent employment with the employer. This is facilitated by ongoing mentorship, final evaluations, and a job offer, when appropriate. In some cases, participants may receive additional job placement support if a permanent position with the employer is not available. Participant Reimbursements: As part of the component, participants are eligible for participant reimbursements such as transportation, child care, and other work-related expenses. These reimbursements ensure that participants have the resources needed to fully engage in the program and successfully transition into the workforce. Upon completion of the component, participants are expected to have gained the skills, experience, and confidence necessary for full-time employment within the industry training is received. Providers track the participant’s components hours as well as the participant’s progress in the SNAP E&T Program in SNAP Works. SNAP E&T staff monitor data entered for participants on a monthly basis. Is this component subsidized by SNAP E&T? Subsidized Unsubsidized Both subsidized and unsubsidized 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 68/115