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Steps State will take to meet requirement Projected Completion Date Actual Completion Date North Dakota (ND) will take the following steps to become compliant: 1. Contact the workforce board to discuss attending one quarterly meeting about SNAP E&T by November 30, 2025. 2. Create a PowerPoint presentation about the benefits of SNAP E&T and what programs we currently offer. 3. Establish a working relationship to connect biannually for identifying and reviewing employment trends in North Dakota. This will help grow the E&T program by aligning it with job market needs in ND. Focus on opportunities to align E&T participants with: *Local area partnerships with direct access to services, *In-demand Industries and high-value, hiring employers, *Direct pathways from education or training to subsidized employment, especially with career pathways * Other opportunities that align with E&T program goals and vision. 03/31/2026 1/29/26, 8:17 AM State Plan ND FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-northdakotafy26stateplan//index.html 71/71