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training for WCs and Local Area WIOA staff. Nebraska DHHS’ CEO is on the State Workforce Development Board, representing SNAP E&T and other DHHS programs. The CEO provides program updates, ongoing and future activities, discusses workforce trends, and identifies opportunities to enhance program effectiveness. Nebraska’s SNAP E&T program team also consults with the NWDB on program design, funding strategies, and policy enhancements. The NWDB’s input is part of the E&T yearly State Plan process. The NWDB’s feedback helps E&T to align with Nebraska’s economic priorities, ensuring services are integrated with existing workforce development initiatives. Nebraska’s SNAP E&T team will continue to strengthen its partnership with the State and local WDBs and expand on provider outreach within vulnerable communities. Meetings with WIOA local area Administrative Entities, NDOL, employer groups, and community partners enhance communication channels through cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders. E&T continuously collaborates with other community partners to identify sector-based employment pathways and explore innovative workforce solutions that align with Nebraska’s labor market demands. Coordination Coordination with the workforce development system consists of efforts to partner with workforce providers to directly serve SNAP E&T participants or to align the flow or types of services offered across programs. Describe any special State initiatives (i.e. Governor-initiated or through State legislation) that include SNAP E&T. Describe any efforts taken by the State agency to coordinate these programs, services, partners, and/or activities with the State's E&T program. 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 9/159