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a. Subsidized employment to employers to help cover the costs of employee wages, benefits, supervision or training. The Division may provide subsidized employment opportunities to NEON eligible participants when that option is available, and memorandums have been initiated. An example of another program is the Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) administered Silver State Works Program (SSWP) that seeks to expedite the return to work of unemployed zero income job seekers and provide employers with suitable and skilled workers through on-site training, employee development, and wage reimbursement. b. Education and training activities for low income families including adult education, High School Equivalency (HSE), vocational education or career and technical education. MOE and Federal TANF funds may be expended under this category for TANF recipient families in support of employment placement or advancement. Some examples are the non-profit administered Tahoe Family Solutions ESL program that provides for individuals below 200% of the poverty level to train, support and assist them in becoming employed and to improve their potential for long-term employment in higher paying skilled occupations; and The Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT) non-profit organization that provides vocational and on-the-job training and letter-of-intent workforce support and readiness courses to individuals below 100% of the poverty level. c. Additional work activities related to providing work experience and community service activities may be provided and job search assistance and job readiness related services such as employment counseling/coaching, job development, information and referral, and outreach to business and non-profit community groups. TANF and MOE program benefits may be provided for additional work activities for a variety of services to assist in removing barriers to employment; and outreach to business and non-profit community groups. Another example is the DETR-administered Career Enhancement Program (CEP) that provides job assistance and readiness services for unemployed/zero income individuals; TANF Purpose: 2) End the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage. Type: TANF and State MOE. 18.4 Work Supports (#10) TANF and State MOE expenditures that provide benefits to reduce or eliminate barriers that may interfere with a family’s ability to obtain, retain, or advance in employment, or participate in other work activities. Benefits include transportation benefits including gas reimbursement, auto repair and insurance, and bus tokens. Also included is short-term benefit vouchers or reimbursement for items to help recipients to obtain or maintain employment such as tools, uniforms, and special licenses. Incentives and work support allowances that do not meet the definition of assistance are provided to recipient families meeting their PRP requirements in work experience and community service activities. The purpose of work supports is to increase successful employment outcomes and reduce the likelihood of ongoing dependence on TANF.