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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: SELF- EMPLOYMENT TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Self-Employment Training (SET) provides participants with education and resources on how to start, operate, and sustain a small business. While working in SET, case managers can assist participants with: • Business planning (creating a business model) • Financial literacy (understanding budgets, taxes, etc.) • Legal and regulatory requirements (how to register a business) • Marketing and sales (how to promote your business) • Networking (connecting with other entrepreneurs) The overall outcome for participants who complete the self-employment component of the SNAP Employment and Training program is the ability to successfully launch and manage a small business, leading to financial independence and long-term self-sufficiency 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. Self-employment is for those who have a small business or are wanting to build a business that is in high demand within their local community. 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 63/159