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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. • Improved Employability- by improving basic skills, a participant will be better equipped for a wider range of jobs. • Increased Earning Potential- Foundational skills will increase the likelihood of securing higher-paying, stable employment. • Better Job Retention- Having strong basic skills will assist participants with being hired and will maintain long-term employment. • Workplace Success- Most jobs require basic skills like reading, writing, and math. By strengthening these skills, participants will become more competitive in the job market. While working on Basic Education or foundational skills, case managers can assist participants with: • Basic Computer Skills • Communication Skills • Time Management • Teamwork and Collaboration • Problem-Solving Skills • Customer Service Skills • Attention to Detail • Adaptability • Work Ethic • Professionalism • Networking and Building Relationships The overall outcome for the participants who complete the Basic Education component of SNAP E&T are enhanced workforce readiness and long-term employment success. Supervision and requirements: Education may be combined with unsupervised job search consisting of no more than 50% of the time spent in the component. 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 69/159