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State Plan NM FY26 - Amendment 1 Page of 72 99 EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. EDUCATION CNM Designed to offer academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual’s ability to read, write, and speak in English; transition to postsecondary education and training; and obtain employment. Such programs include English for Speakers of Other Language credit-bearing courses, as well as English Language Acquisition (ELA) non-credit courses. ELA students in the SNAP E&T program at CNM have access to all of the Wellness CNM benefits, including access to food pantries and cabinets on 5 CNM campuses, free clinical counseling, community navigation, healthcare support. It also includes direct basic needs, such as clothing, food, baby supplies, housing goods, and emergency and transitional housing. There are no limit of hours or academic terms a student can access the Wellness CNM program. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas 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. Meeting with the Business Servies Consultant to review employment plan, resume and mock interview. Resume targeted to the specific Internship with an employer. Childcare and transportation plans are in place. Minimum of 3 hours per month.