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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. This educational component includes a wide range of activities that improve basic skills and the employability of SNAP participants. Such programs include but not limited to Adult Basic Education (ABE), basic literacy, and high school equivalency (GED), Education components can offer SNAP participants an opportunity to earn postsecondary credentials valued by employers and industry, including certificates and degrees, industry- recognized credentials, and licensures. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless 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. The participant must lack basic/foundational skills, GED, ESL or other educational services needed to obtain suitable and gainful employment. 1/29/26, 8:17 AM State Plan NC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ncfy26stateplan//index.html 60/218