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Ignite Nebraska: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, SNAP E&T, and WIOA Title I have partnered together to create OJTs in high-demand careers. Each OJT not only includes training, but also active engagement from employers. Employers are vested in each individual's success, with plans tailored to their needs, which includes utilizing the Benefit Cliff Tool to plan for long-term success. Nebraska’s SNAP E&T Administration is part of the State’s WDB Alignment Workgroup. As part of this Workgroup, E&T has developed and implemented cross-training and technical assistance resources, programmatic co-enrollment, coordination of workforce development activities, and collaboration that fosters interagency policy development. Describe the extent to which the State agency is carrying out SNAP E&T programs in coordination with title I programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). SNAP E&T is part of the WIOA combined state plan. This collaboration is designed to maximize participant access to employment and training services, enhance workforce development efforts, as well as align SNAP E&T with broader state and local workforce initiatives. Nebraska’s SNAP E&T Program is integrated with the state’s American Job Center (AJC) network. SNAP E&T Workforce Coordinators are located in multiple American Job Centers and Affiliate sites across the state. In addition, the Greater Lincoln Administrative Entity is an E&T Provider. SNAP E&T provides all case management in NEworks, the same system that NDOL and WIOA Title I partners utilize. This allows for the ability to co-enroll and easily collaborate. Coordination with Title I partners is facilitated through data-sharing agreements, cross-training of staff, and the alignment of service delivery to ensure participants receive support. This cross-functional collaboration reduces the program-imposed barriers, removes co-enrollment barriers, reduces duplication of services, and increases quality referrals. SNAP E&T participants are referred to these centers to access co-enrollment opportunities, occupational skills training, and job placement. E&T WCs utilize the state’s Labor Exchange, NEworks, to assist participants with job search, applications, drafting their resumes, research labor market information, as well as to make quality referrals to partner and community programs. Additionally, Nebraska’s SNAP E&T team partners with local workforce development boards and councils to identify high-demand industries, ensuring the SNAP E&T services align with labor market needs. Nebraska’s E&T Program partners with Title I providers to support coordinated service delivery strategies across program partners. Through continuous contact and meetings with NWDB, local workforce boards, and other committees geared towards workforce development, the E&T program dedicates its efforts to exploring innovative approaches such as co-enrollment models, shared performance tracking, and expanded outreach to E&T Provider s and eligible individuals. Is SNAP E&T included as a partner in the State's WIOA Combined Plan? Yes No Describe how the State agency is coordinating with TANF/GA programs, services, partners, and/or activities. Describe any TANF/GA special initiatives targeting specific populations and any actions taken to coordinate with these efforts. 1/29/26, 9:15 AM State Plan NE FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nefy26stateplan//index.html 10/159