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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: INTERNSHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Enrolling in the internship program can assist participants in the following ways: • Shadowing current professionals to gain insight into the real-world job roles and responsibilities. • Short-term, hands-on experiences that will build confidence. • Practical learning in a professional setting. • Gaining industry-specific knowledge, including exposure to career pathways and in-demand skills. The overall outcome for participants in the internship component is better equipped for success with a clear and structured pathway to long-term employment. 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 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. This will be dependent on the requirements of each employer participating in the internship program. Job- specific skills, work experience, and basic skills assessments will be used for each participant entering this 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 82/159