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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: APPRENTICESHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Enrolling in the Apprenticeship Program can provide a hands-on pathway to secure long-term employment. Registered Apprenticeships combine paid, on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing participants to earn while they learn and build a direct path into skilled, in-demand careers. While in the Apprenticeship component, case managers can assist participants with: • Paid employment • Technical instructions • Mentorship • A nationally recognized credential • Hands-on work experience • Structured career pathway • Access to supportive services • Mentorship • Higher job placement • Job retention The overall outcome for participants who complete the Registered Apprenticeship component of the SNAP Employment and Training program is a clear, structured pathway to long-term, stable employment in skilled, high-demand careers. Is this component subsidized by SNAP E&T? Subsidized Unsubsidized Both subsidized and unsubsidized 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 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 79/159