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N/A Describe the extent to which the State agency is carrying out SNAP E&T programs in coordination with title I programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The MWAs administer state and federal workforce development programs such as veteran’s employment services, adult, and vocational education (through local Boards of Education), vocational rehabilitation, migrant worker services, employment services funded through Wagner Peyser, the TANF funded program referred to as PATH in Michigan, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This system is designed to increase administrative efficiency, maximize use of funds, and provide the broadest, most accessible range of services to both employers and job seekers. FAE&T services are offered in locations where WIOA services are provided or in a few instances the MWA coordinates with the service center to ensure FAE&T customers have access to participate in WIOA programs. Typically, FAE&T customers are referred to WIOA on an individual basis. Referrals are generated by the FAE&T career coach and go directly to the identified WIOA staff. Referrals are made when a perceived benefit is identified that will assist the customer with goal setting and attainment. One of the more common reasons for making such referrals and dual enrollment in both programs is access to training funds. This most commonly occurs with FAE&T customers receiving vocational training through WIOA Title I. WIOA staff will contact referred customers and schedule a meeting for orientation and program suitability and eligibility determination. The WIOA staff and FAE&T staff enter customer information in the OSMIS case management system to share assessment results, participation hours, supportive services provided and ongoing case notes. The FAE&T program is listed as a non-core partner within Michigan’s Unified WIOA State Plan. Is SNAP E&T included as a partner in the State's WIOA Combined Plan? Yes No Describe how the State agency is coordinating with TANF/GA programs, services, partners, and/or activities. Describe any TANF/GA special initiatives targeting specific populations and any actions taken to coordinate with these efforts. The MWAs also deliver the TANF funded PATH program and in most situations the career coaches are co- located and are trained in both programs. With the change to market FAE&T services to all FAP recipients that do not receive TANF, there will be a marketing emphasis on individuals that have recently lost TANF benefits due to time limits or other closure reasons. Describe how the State agency is coordinating its SNAP E&T program with any other Federal or State employment program (e.g. HUD, child support, re-entry, refugee services). Currently Berrien/Cass/Van Buren and SEMCA MWAs coordinate with the Michigan Department of Corrections’ (MDOC) Offender Success program and deliver FAE&T services to referred participants. The Offender Success program only works with citizens who have returned to their community. 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 8/181