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E&T providers understand the needs of local businesses to guide participants into high wage and high demand occupations. Additionally, staff from both the Economic Mobility Team and the Economic Assistance Eligibility Operations Program collaborate to conduct monitoring activities throughout the year, ensuring alignment between program operations and participant eligibility processes. How does the E&T unit coordinate and communicate on an ongoing basis with the units responsible for certification policy? Although E&T and SNAP Certification are organizationally distinct, they maintain consistent and collaborative communication to ensure alignment between eligibility and employment services. Ongoing coordination occurs through weekly joint team meetings, virtual check-ins, and regular email communication. These touchpoints allow for timely sharing of updates, clarification of policies, and discussion of programmatic needs. When federal or state guidance is issued that may impact either eligibility or E&T services, staff from both programs collaborate to interpret the guidance, implement changes, and ensure consistent messaging across the agency. Additionally, there is dedicated staff within E&T responsible for responding to and acting on all reporting requirements, ensuring data related to participation, outcomes, and program performance is accurately tracked and submitted in accordance with federal and state guidelines. Describe the State's relationships and communication with intermediaries or E&T providers. Nebraska’s SNAP E&T program facilitates effective coordination and information sharing among the State agency, and E&T providers through a combination of secure data systems and regular communication protocols. This ensures continuity of services, accurate reporting, and participant support. Management Information Systems (MIS) and Data Tools Eligibility System (N-FOCUS): Nebraska uses the Nebraska Family Online Participant User System (N- FOCUS) (Nebraska Family Online Participant User System) as the statewide eligibility and case management system. It houses participant eligibility information and is accessed by the Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) staff for certification purposes. SharePoint: A secure SharePoint portal is used by E&T staff and contracted providers to submit required documentation, track case notes, upload monthly participation reports, and exchange relevant updates. NEworks: Nebraska’s labor exchange, NEworks, is used by E&T providers and workforce coordinators for case management functions and to help participants connect with employment opportunities. NEworks is used for documenting job search activities or training participation when relevant. Communication and Coordination Channels Weekly and Monthly Meetings: The State agency hosts regular meetings (weekly internal check-ins and monthly partner meetings) with E&T providers and Workforce Coordinators to discuss participant progress, share best practices, troubleshooting challenges, and address any data reporting needs. DHHS holds a monthly meeting for all partners to attend. Weekly meetings are scheduled for all new individual providers to assist with onboarding issues related to SNAP E&T enrollments, case management, progress, and data-related topics. 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 21/159