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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Third party providers will train SNAP recipients through short term programs qualifying them for entry level positions at local area in-demand careers. The participants will receive individual support from counselors and/or student support staff while participating in the SNAPET educational component. Successful participants will earn credits toward an Associate of Applied Science degree, other industry recognized certification, apprenticeships, and/or Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency. The third-party providers offer credit and non-credit certifications at the same cost charged to the general public, to include instruction and certification, and referrals to appropriate employers. Counselors and student support staff will provide direct and supportive services to SNAPET recipients, including assessments and case management. The assessments are made to determine the appropriateness of the recommended vocational skill certificate training to be offered to a SNAPET participant prior to enrolling individuals in SNAPET. The third-party providers reserve the right to decline providing service, if it is deemed the SNAPET participant is unlikely to benefit from participation due to unresolvable barriers, ability to meet prerequisites or Board Policy Statements, inappropriateness for job referral to affiliated employers, etc. Participants placed into this component need education and training to improve their employability through skills attainment, or as part of job placement. State education funds do not cover all secondary and post-secondary education and training programs. One hundred percent SNAP E&T funds may be used to cover the costs of education, develop a program component, or to pay for the costs associated with an education program. E&T funds will not be used to supplant non-Federal funds for existing educational services. Expenses for operating educational/training components may not be authorized for costs that exceed the normal costs of services provided to people not participating in SNAP E&T programs. Educational expenses will not be paid for training that is normally available to the public at no cost. E&T funds may be used only if: - Federal funds are not used to supplant other funding; - The provider and/or individual has attempted to secure federal assistance (not including loans) such as Pell Grant, and such funds are not available; and - The education program costs are associated with E&T program engagement. Education may be combined with supervised job search, job search training, or other qualifying components. 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 provider will attempt to contact the participant every two weeks to ensure the individual is engaged in the activity and receiving support services necessary to participate in the program. For educational students, case management services will be completed by the provider in addition to receiving case management from the DSS SNAPET case manager if engaged in other non-education components not offered at the provider in addition to education. 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 52/77