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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: ON-THE-JOB TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Third Party Partners will assign a customer to a work placement made through a contract with an employer or a registered apprenticeship program sponsor in the public, private non-profit, or private sector. The contract must be limited to the period of time required for a participant to become proficient in the occupation for which the training is being provided with the goal of that program hiring that customer. This contacted assignment cannot replace regular staff at that program. Through the on-the-job training component a work placement is made through a contract with an employer or a registered apprenticeship program sponsor in the public, private non-profit, or private sector. An OJT contract must be limited to the period of time required for a participant to become proficient in the occupation for which the training is being provided. In determining the appropriate length of the contract consideration should be given to the skills requirements of the occupation, the academic and occupational skill level of the participant, prior work experience, and the participant’s individual employment plan. The work experience benefits participants by elevating their technical skills through on-site application that better prepares them for the industry, and benefits employers who are seeking workers with relevant work experience The employers (if outsourced) will be involved in the execution of the training elements, will give feedback to the participants and program, will assist in removing barriers towards regular, unsubsidized employment. The Vendors will seek out employers with the goal to hire the participant and will provide participant reimbursement for reasonable/allowable expenses. The employer sites will also The State will offer OJT in culinary arts offered by The LightHouse and in HVAC and Solar Infrastructure services offered by Civic Works. 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 level. Must be able to work as required by program. 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 62/298