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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: PRE-APPRENTICESHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The pre-apprenticeship program at Focus:HOPE combines a standard format of industry recognized credentials and academic training with customized curricula elements designed to meet specific employer needs. This has allowed Focus:HOPE to operate cohort programs for specific employers that directly align with their apprenticeship opportunities. The pre-apprenticeship program is a 10-week, 200-hour academic and industrial readiness training program designed to prepare participants for apprenticeship opportunities. This employer-sponsored program includes additional, tailored training customized to meet the needs of specific industry sectors and employers, making it especially valuable for incumbent workers seeking career advancement. Is this component subsidized by SNAP E&T? Subsidized Unsubsidized Both subsidized and unsubsidized Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students 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. Participants complete CASAS assessment, meeting program requirements for math and reading. Participants must also meet/pass drug screening and other educational restrictions (High school diploma/GED). 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MI FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mify26stateplan//index.html 76/181