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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Participants can gain job skills and certifications that are in-demand skills that employers are looking for. While working with vocational training, case managers can assist participants with the following: • Increased employment opportunities • Qualify for better-paying jobs • Advancements in education or career pathways • Ability to access supportive services to assist with tuition and books The overall outcome for participants who complete the Vocational Training component of SNAP E&T is enhanced job readiness through industry-recognized skills and credentials that lead to stable, higher-paying employment. Supervision and requirements: Education may be combined with unsupervised job search, consisting of no more than 50% of the time spent in the component. 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. Have basic education, such as a High School diploma or GED. Verify enrollment, attendance, whether passed, received a certificate, credential, or license. The education level of effort required is a minimum of 12 hours per month. Contact with WC or Partner and participant once per month, face-to-face if able or otherwise via telephone, to discuss enrollment, progress, and any needs. 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 73/159