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requested. The case manager or job readiness trainer will use the MDHS-EA-356A to enter weekly attendance data in JAWS. The original sign-in sheets will be maintained in a central location for monitoring purposes. • Explain, during the job readiness class, that there are possible income exclusions as determined by the Housing Authority for individuals who live in public or assisted housing. However, it will be the responsibility of the TWP participant who resides in public housing or Section 8 housing to request that form MDHS-EA-910H, Job Readiness Training Verification, be completed and to follow up after initial training or at the time employment is found. Participants who have specific questions about possible income exclusions will be referred to the Housing Authority for answers. Eligibility for income exclusions for TWP participants who reside in public or assisted housing will be determined by the Housing Authority. Refer to Chapter 9, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. • Refer participants who need to be TABE tested to the local community/junior college when a literacy assessment is needed to obtain employment. Participants have successfully completed job readiness/job search when they: • Successfully complete four week; or • Have an early completion, less than four weeks, due to job placement (unsubsidized). Assessment after Job Readiness/Job Search Participants will be referred back to the case manager after completing four weeks of structured job readiness and intensive job search activities and do not find a job. The job readiness trainer and case manager will assess the employability of these individuals and jointly evaluate each participant’s records, i.e., test scores, progress in job readiness, employer comments from job interview appointments, previous component assignments, etc. Based on this assessment, the case manager and job readiness trainer will discuss options such as: 1. Additional job search; 2. Vocational education; 3. Other training opportunities through WIA and junior colleges;

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