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Is orientation mandatory? Yes No Who runs the orientation? Select all that apply. State Agency Intermediary E&T Provider County or Local Office How is the orientation conducted? Select all that apply. In Person Virtually Online Self-Paced Other What happens during the orientation? During the orientation, the participant would complete an extensive assessment of needs then begin developing an Individual Employment Plan (IEP). The participant is placed into a component best suited for them based on the outcomes of the needs assessment. That Third Party Partner monitors attendance, progress, and participation in the program, provides Intensive case management and barrier removal (if necessary) services, and documents participant activities in WORKS. 1/29/26, 11:10 AM State Plan MD FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mdfy26stateplan//index.html 20/298