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Division of Welfare and Supportive Services A-82125 Eligibility and Payments Manual EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING MTL 12/04 12 Jul 01 Work Activities Leading To Economic Independence A. Unsubsidized Employment B. Subsidized Private Employment C. Subsidized Public Employment D. Work Experience E. On-The-Job Training F. Job Search and Job Readiness G. Community Service Programs H. Vocational Educational Training Note: The single parent designation for this purpose does not include households with a second parent or step-parent in the home even if they are not on benefits (i.e., NEON code G, I, or S). 821.6 Job Training Job training is defined as on-the-job training (OJ), classroom vocational training (VT), community work experience program (CW) and any union apprenticeship program. 821.6.1 Job Training Requirement Exemption When the Personal Responsibility Plan (PRP) signed by the TANF head of household includes a requirement to complete a program of job training, an exemption from this requirement is granted upon a determination the head of household:

● Must care for an ill or incapacitated member of his/her household; ● Is a single custodial parent of a child who is less than one year of age (3 months per pregnancy / 12-month lifetime limit); ● Is a needy relative caregiver (other than parent) sixty (60) years of age or older; or ● Is pregnant and determined to be unable to work by a physician. 822

REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES Services and programs offered by agencies and organizations within a community may enhance a NEON participant’s ability to achieve economic independence. NEON staff provides referrals to participants in need of services including: • Adult basic education classes or English as a Second Language (ESL) available from the public education districts, community colleges, or community literacy programs  Mental health services ● Parenting classes ● Domestic violence counseling and shelter services ● Vocational rehabilitation services ● Child care services ● Drug/Alcohol testing and/or treatment services ● Job training ● Employment referral services and ● Job retention and/or job advancement opportunities  Employment related dental