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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. This component provides grants for participants to enroll in educational activities at the post-secondary level, providing individuals with the academic and technical knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for further education or careers in emerging employment sectors. The EPC programs are employer-driven, aiming to acquire industry-recognized certificates or credentials. Examples of the industries are Healthcare, Financial, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and Retail fields. 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. Providers/partners have specific criteria for admission into their literacy programs that align with labor market demand, completion of high school, verification of literacy or numeracy levels 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 72/116