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New Hampshire Employment Program (NHEP). If TANF cash assistance ends but SNAP benefits remain active, participants are referred to the SNAP E&T Program. Because of similarities in structure and purpose, these individuals can continue progressing in their career or educational pathways while also helping to mitigate the impact of the benefits cliff. NHEP Employment Counselors are also encouraged to refer friends and family members of their participants, if those individuals are not part of the TANF grant, to the SNAP E&T Program, so they may access workforce development services, if eligible. While SNAP E&T and NHEP share certain staff resources, such as the Bureau Chief of Employment Supports and the SNAP E&T Program Manager, the two programs differ in funding sources, services offered, forms used, participation requirements, and have separate staff who deliver direct services to participants. However, both programs share access to key resources such as job search tools, education and training opportunities, labor market information, community supports, job development services, and referral networks. SNAP E&T participants are also eligible for co-enrollment in the State’s Post-TANF Program, which provides additional support to individuals who have exited TANF but are continuing to pursue educational or employment goals. Since SNAP E&T and NHEP share some staffing, the burden of coordinating across programs to eliminate duplication and streamline services can be reduced. Describe how the State agency is coordinating its SNAP E&T program with any other Federal or State employment program (e.g. HUD, child support, re-entry, refugee services). NH SNAP E&T coordinates programming with the following agencies either through referrals or direct communication (email, phone, or mail). WorkNowNH – WorkNowNH is a program offered by the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security that is available to individuals enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF benefits. The program provides support and assistance to qualified individuals to become job-ready and to meet the needs of employers. In addition to providing financial support, the WorkNowNH program also offers case management, referral to community services, job search and job search readiness assistance, referral to education, training and apprenticeship programs, On-the-Job training programs, and direct placement into employment. WorkReadyNH – WorkReadyNH is a tuition-free workforce development program administered through the NH Community College System and is tailored to meet the needs of job seekers by providing training in the skills employers find valuable. The program provides assessment, instruction, and nationally recognized career readiness certificates. Apprenticeship Programs – The NH Department of Education (DOE) provides leadership and oversight of related instruction for registered apprentices in the plumbing and electrical trades. Evening classes are offered during the school year, at five high schools around the state. NH DOE oversees only the instruction portion of registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship secondary programs; however, they do not provide services for those who are in search of employment. Adult Education Services – The NH Department of Education provides classroom instruction, distance learning, and one-on-one tutoring to assist adults with the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent as well as academic skill building for successful transition into postsecondary education, training, and/or employment. Specific programs include Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, Adult Learner Services, Integrated Education and Training, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education, Adult Diploma Program, and HiSET Testing Centers. Services are available across the state and are free or low-cost. 1/29/26, 9:16 AM State Plan NH FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nhfy26stateplan//index.html 8/59