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Division of Welfare and Supportive Services A-82119 Eligibility and Payments Manual EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING 16 May 01 MTL 01/16 Work Activities Leading To Economic Independence 821.4.6.4 Activity Codes CS – Community Service DC – Deemed Community Service Hours 821.4.7 Vocational Educational Training Organized educational programs related to the preparation of individuals for employment in current or emerging occupations including education leading to a baccalaureate or advanced degree is countable in this category. Vocational training is limited to training programs that provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to perform a specific occupation. Associates degrees and continuing education/workforce development programs that consist of both academic and vocational course work are acceptable. Unpaid intern-externships are also countable under this category. Programs must include a focus on specific professional and/or vocational fields (not general studies). Work- eligible individuals already possessing the education, skills, experience and training necessary for gainful, sustainable employment in their geographical region must focus their efforts on employment in the specific field of training already obtained. The case manager must document in OASIS the specific occupation for which the client is being trained, training facility, and verification of current enrollment. Training may include language instruction only if the instruction is directly related to a specific occupation. Vocational education provided in high school is not countable in this category. The lifetime limits of reportable hours for this activity is 12 months. Note: The OASIS system is coded to count any month in which one (1) or more hours of activity is entered/reported in this category toward the time limitations. Staff should use prudent judgment when deciding whether or not to use (report) hours when participation is part-time or episodic in this category, as this category is time-limited. If participation hours are not reported in this category document the reason. Distance Learning – Distance learning (as opposed to self-study) where students are not in the same physical location as the instructor is considered formal training under this activity. Most often, the student uses a computer and course software to participate in class. Students can have direct interaction with teachers and other students through internet access. 821.4.7.1 Determining Countable Hours • Actual hours of participation are reported. The case manager may

document hours of participation in education if he or she is in ongoing

contact (ie. monthly contact) with the individual and has adequate

evidence that the individual is making satisfactory progress. This

communication can be in person, by phone or electronically and must

discuss and document (OASIS narratives) the attendance, along with such

issues as progress, support service needs and career planning.