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search. ∙ Individuals who have completed the job readiness/job search activities but were unable to find employment. Individuals enrolled in an education or training program prior to referral to the TANF Work Program will be allowed to remain in that activity, if they are: • Under age 20, in an education or training program. • Over age 20, in an education or training program (GED or vocational education, or job skills training) and will complete the activity within six (6) months. NOTE: An individual enrolled prior to referral will meet with the case manager who will review and discuss the current status of the activity (time remaining, progress being made, vocational education months remaining, etc.) with the individual and together decide the most effective path to self-sufficiency and develop the employment plan accordingly. In this situation, the activity may or may not be countable in the participation rate calculation. • Over age 20, in an education or training activity and working at least 25 hours per week. WIA may provide child care and transportation to its participants; therefore, MDHS and WIA will exchange information on TWP participants who are enrolled in WIA classes to determine whether or not a participant is receiving duplicate supportive services. If the participant is receiving supportive services from both programs, a claim for improper payment must be prepared and filed in the case record, and the overpayment entered on the TSOP screen in JAWS for work expense (transportation) overpayments. NOTE: The case manager will contact the WIN Job Center to obtain the start date of their training programs. The case manager may have to look at other work activity assignment options for individuals who are awaiting the start date of the WIA class or the job readiness/job search activity. Job Readiness Trainer/Employment Coordinator The job readiness trainer/employment coordinator is the MDHS representative who works directly with the employer. The job readiness trainer/employment coordinator will identify training necessary to meet the requirements of an employer and/or job and, whenever possible,

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