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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 245 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (E&T)

2 Section 245 Change #17-2021 September 20, 2021 245.01 REFERRING FNS UNIT MEMBER RECIPIENT TO FNS E&T PROGRAM A. Upon approval of FNS eligibility and the recipient’s request to be referred, county DSS staff will enter the E&T referral within 3 calendar days into NC FAST and send notification to the county E&T Coordinator, E&T Social Worker or contracted FNS E&T partner. Refer to NC FAST Job Aid Employment and Training (E&T) Referral Process. B. The following information must be included in the encrypted email or confidential notification: • Date of referral • Recipient’s name • FNS Product Delivery Number • Month and Year of current FNS certification period C. When the E&T Partner becomes aware of any changes (ex. Address and telephone number, new household members, changes in employment status, failure to comply with E&T partner), the E&T Partner has a responsibility to notify DSS of the change within 10 calendar days. DSS will be required to make updates to the NC FAST E&T Screen and document on the Income Support page in the Case Details tab in NC FAST. D. If DSS becomes aware of any changes that effect the participant’s FNS eligibility or E&T status, DSS is to make the Employment and Training Partner aware within 10 calendar days, make updates to the NC FAST E&T Screen and document in Case Notes. 245.02 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COMPONENTS An E&T program offered by a local DSS agency must include one or more of the components listed in this section. Counties can select the component(s) they want to provide. The county’s selected services must be included in the county’s annual Plan of Action. The Plan of Action can be amended on a quarterly basis as needed. A. Job Search Training • A component that strives to enhance job readiness skills by providing instruction in job seeking techniques and increasing motivation and self- confidence. Component may consist of job skills assessments, job finding clubs, job placement services, or other direct training or support activities. Other activities may include resume writing workshops and learning to use