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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: WORK READINESS TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The skills participants gain may include both foundational cognitive skills such as reading for information, applied mathematics, locating information, problem solving, and critical thinking. Participants also receive training in soft skills, which are defined as behavioral skills that enhance an individual’s interactions, job performance, and career prospects such as adaptability, integrity, cooperation, and work ethics. Work Readiness training can include instruction in topics such as handling conflict in the workplace, proper business attire, personal care, and juggling family and work responsibilities. 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. Must have basic literacy skills-Basic literacy skills are the essential, encompassing the fundamental abilities of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. These skills enable individuals to comprehend and utilize written and spoken language for societal functioning, goal attainment, and knowledge development. Critical elements include phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, print awareness, and grammar Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 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 60/298