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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING / BRIDGE PROGRAMS Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. MIBEST is open to individuals desiring to train for a career and needs additional help with Math, Reading and/or Writing. Individuals complete National Career Readiness Certificate and the TABE testing to determine if participation is appropriate; tests are administered during a MIBEST Orientation and Registration session at Hinds CC. Mi-Best accelerates the transition from basic skills education to postsecondary programs of study. Students participate in courses of study focusing on instructor led activities that include but are not limited to: • Classroom instruction (in person and/or virtually) • Literacy, science, social studies, and math review • High School Equivalency test prep • Resume writing • Interview etiquette • Effective communication strategies • Basic problem-solving skills • Financial literacy planning • NCRC completion Mi-Best runs concurrently with Career Tech programs. Instructor services include but are not limited to: • ACT WorkKeys testing preparation • Soft skills identification and enhancements • Career planning and development sessions • Mock interviewing and critique • Barrier mitigation assistance Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs 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. 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MS FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-msfy26stateplan//index.html 61/104