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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. As they are independently operated by eight SNAP Path to Work providers, SNAP Path to Work’s English Language Acquisition programs vary in duration and focus depending on the immediate goal of the participant. For example, some focus on refugees with an immediate need for basic English skills and cultural competencies that will allow them to secure employment quickly. Several are comprised of different levels with attainable and reasonable goals for the client to complete in the time allotted based on their skill level. While a diploma or certificate may not always be attained upon completion of intermediate level EPEL classes, client progress can be measured through advancement from level to level. Most programs focus on English language for the workplace and the language skills needed to advance out of entry-level positions or combine EPEL and skills training, allowing the client to market themselves as a multi-lingual worker with the required job skills. 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. Because SNAP Path to work providers are independently operated, target varied populations and are in different labor market areas, participation criteria is not standardized across programs. In addition to budgets for each program that they plan to offer under the SNAP Path to Work umbrella, providers submit program descriptions that include information about participant demographics and program requirements. This writeup is used to populate the program description on the SNAP Path to Work website and in the catalog of services and is used by DTA staff to determine who should be referred to each program. If the potential participant meets SNAP E&T eligibility criteria, is motivated to work, and meets basic program prerequisites as described in the program description submitted to the State by the provider, the State will refer the client to the provider for assessment. Examples of provider specific criteria for participation include placement testing, must be a non-native English speaker authorized to work in the United States, below poverty guidelines 200%, Will this component be offered statewide? 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 66/167