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What is the source for the non-federal share of the SWBL activity? Foundation, grant & individual donations Were employers or industry sector representatives consulted in the design and training curriculum? Yes No Does the provider use a curriculum that includes career-training objectives that the participant is expected to learn and be able to do by the completion of the training? Yes No Are employers or industry professionals involved in the development and/or execution of the training element of the activity? Yes No Are the training objectives provided to the participant? Yes, by the Provider Yes, by Employer of Record No Is there a process for the provider/employer of record to give feedback to the participant on their progress toward meeting the training objective? Yes No Provide a brief explanation that describes how the provider focuses on moving participants promptly into regular, unsubsidized employment. "There are two externship components within the alumni employment program. At the end of the first three months, participants are partnered with local culinary employers to provide 32-40 hours of experience, training and learning directly at their places of business. At the end of 6 months, Root helps them find a different externship that is more tailored to the individual's skill set and goals." Does the work site employer or other industry employer partners hire the majority of the activity graduates? Yes No N/A Are participant reimbursements/support services provided to SNAP E&T participants for expenses that are reasonable, necessary and directly related to participating in the activity? Yes No 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan MA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mafy26stateplan//index.html 153/167