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ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? SNAP E&T participants are typically assessed at several key points to ensure their needs and goals are appropriately addressed: · Initial Assessment: Conducted during the intake process, often after referral from the County Social Services Agency (CSSA). This assessment helps to evaluate the participant's current skills, education, employment history, and any barriers to employment. · Orientation: Participants may undergo further assessment during orientation at a One-Stop Career Center (OSCC) to better understand their interests and align them with suitable programs. · Development of the Employability Plan: As part of creating the Employability Plan Development Tool (EPDT) Part B, participants undergo a detailed assessment to tailor their employment and training activities. · Ongoing Assessment: Throughout their participation in the program, regular assessments are conducted to monitor progress, update goals, and adjust the employability plan as needed. This can occur at strategic points such as before changes in activities or referrals to new program components. · Recertification: Participants are reassessed during the recertification process to ensure that the information remains current and relevant, enabling continued support and alignment with their evolving needs. These assessments are crucial for providing personalized support and optimizing the participant's path to employment. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. The Employment and Training (E&T) assessment for SNAP participants is a comprehensive process designed to evaluate an individual's skills, needs, barriers, and goals to develop a personalized employment and training plan. The assessment typically includes the following components and tools: 1/29/26, 9:17 AM State Plan NJ FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-njfy26stateplan//index.html 37/116