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SUMMARY OF PROGRAM Provide the vision and mission of the State E&T program. In addition, describe how your State agency's E&T program meets the purpose of E&T which is to: Increase the ability of SNAP participants to obtain regular employment Meet State or local workforce needs The Nevada Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Program (SNAPET) strives to provide voluntary participants with the skills necessary to obtain and maintain sustainable employment in available in- demand careers. The SNAPET program offers job search training, supervised job search, job retention, and educational opportunities to SNAP recipients who volunteer to participate. The focus of the educational component is to increase the marketable skill level of participants to prepare them for in-demand careers which require additional or specific educational training or certificates. The focus of the job search training and supervised job search components is to assist participants with employability skills such as compiling meaningful resumes, interviewing skills, soft skills, completing applications, and setting employment goals for successfully finding and maintaining employment. The job retention component focuses on assisting newly employed participants with achieving satisfactory performance in the workplace, retaining employment, and looking to future promotions. All components of the SNAPET program can work together to provide participants with the necessary skills to obtain and maintain employment. Nevada operates a statewide voluntary SNAPET program, and available components may vary based on geographical location of the participant. The DSS has three (3) full-time SNAPET case managers, and (2) Administrative Assistants located in Las Vegas, one (1) full-time SNAPET case manager in Henderson, and one (1) full-time SNAPET case manager in Reno providing employment and training services in their respective office areas. In other areas of Nevada, SNAP recipients can volunteer to participate at their local DSS office. The costs for Nevada staff are allocated in accordance with the Division’s federally approved cost allocation plan. The SNAPET staff are State of Nevada employees. To improve information provided to SNAP applicants/recipients, during the initial SNAP certification or recertification interview the DSS eligibility staff will inform the SNAP applicant about the SNAPET program including the available components, supportive services, and how to access the services if referred. During this interaction, the eligibility staff member will screen each applicant for appropriateness for the SNAPET program and refer appropriate individuals who volunteer to participate. Once referred the participant then actively participates in the assessment process with the SNAPET case managers/third-party provider, and the information provided by the participant is utilized to determine the appropriate pathway, identify the necessary supportive services, and complete the SNAPET Employment Plan. The SNAPET case manager/third-party provider will attempt to contact the participant every two weeks to ensure the individual is engaged in the activity and has the necessary supports. The SNAPET case manager will review and update the SNAPET Employment Plan at least once every 90 days or as frequently as needed with the participant. The educational provider will review and update the SNAPET Employment Plan at the conclusion of each semester or term, or as frequently as needed with the participant. The third-party providers will update the SNAPET Employment Plan as agreed upon with the state of Nevada. The Workforce Development staff identify community partners, including employers who are willing to work with the SNAPET population. The staff develop employment and training opportunities for SNAP recipients to meet the State and local workforce needs. Is the State’s E&T program administered at the State or county level? State County 1/29/26, 9:18 AM State Plan NV FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nvfy26stateplan//index.html 2/77