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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB RETENTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The Job Retention component includes services designed to assist individuals to successfully transition into the workplace and retain employment. This component includes financial literacy planning, job coaching, and workplace literacy services. This component is offered to each participant for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 90 days. Consistent with federal rules, this component is offered for the full period of up to 90 days notwithstanding a participant’s loss of eligibility for SNAP benefits. Services include case management, life skill classes, transportation assistance, clothing or tools required for the job, test or other fees Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Age 55 or older with low income At-Risk for Homelessness Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students 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. Participation in this component is determined at the provider/partner and OSCC level. Each provider/partner/OSCC may determine the suitability of a participant for this component. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 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 60/116