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

6 Section 245 Change #17-2021 September 20, 2021 o Educational and pre-vocational services, o Hands-on training in a simulated lab experience or through volunteer opportunities, and o Assistance in applying to Apprenticeship programs. H. Apprenticeship is a component that is an employer-driven, “learn-while-you- earn” program that combines on-the-job training, provided by an employer that hires the apprentice, with job-related instruction in curricula tied to the attainment of national skills standards. 245.03 PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS A. The FNS E&T Program requires that participants are reimbursed for actual expenses incurred (e.g. transportation, books and personal safety items). 1. Expenses reimbursed by the local DSS are paid to the participant upon confirmation of participants’ compliance with E&T program. This confirmation is received from the E&T Partner. Reimbursements are given in accordance with the county’s Employment and Training Plan of Action.

2. Participant expenses that are paid by the Employment and Training Partner are to be received by the participant within 30 calendar days of compliance. All payments should be in accordance with the reimbursement agreement with the local or State DSS as detailed in a Plan of Action. B. Reimbursement for Transportation and Other Expenses Reimburse participants for transportation and other expenses (i.e., books, uniforms, and personal safety items) incurred that are reasonably necessary and directly related to participation in the E&T Program as follows. 1. Actual expenses incurred up to the amount the county has agreed upon per month; or 2. A flat monthly fee, for expenses incurred, up to the amount the county has agreed upon; or 3. A predetermined prorated amount that is specified in the county E&T Plan of Action; or