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

5 Section 245 Change #17-2021 September 20, 2021 earnings over time. Job retention is only applicable to individuals who have previously participated in other E&T components and were receiving FNS benefits in the month of or one month prior to beginning job retention services. Job retention is a standalone component. A participant cannot be in job retention and another component simultaneously. Job retention services can be granted even if the individual is no longer a member of an active FNS case. There is no limit to the number of times an individual may receive job retention services, as long as the individual has re- engaged with E&T prior to obtaining new employment. Supportive services providing can include: o Case management o Life skill classes o Referrals to other services o Test fees o Licensing and bonding fees o Clothing required for job o Equipment or tools required for a job o Relocation expenses for employment purposes o Transportation assistance o Childcare F. Self-Employment Training • This is a component that improved the employability of participants by providing training in setting up and operating a small business or other self-employment venture. G. Pre-Apprenticeship /Apprenticeship • Pre-apprenticeship is a component designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in an Apprenticeship program. These programs promote a diverse and skilled workforce and prepare participants to meet the basic qualifications for entry into an apprenticeship, through: o An approved training curriculum based on industry standards,