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NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance- TA and SNAP Employment Policy Manual
Section 385.8- Page 19 Rev. 3/2022 Counts Fully but for only 6/12 Weeks During previous 12-month period: Participation in the following work activities count fully but is limited to a combined 6/12 (Needy State) weeks during the previous 12-month period. • Job search • Job readiness training Counts Fully but for only 12 Months Lifetime: Participation in vocational education counts fully but is limited to maximum of 12 months total during the individual’s lifetime receipt of assistance. Counts only Toward Hours Above 20: • Job skills training • Education training, including: Adult basic education (ABE) Literacy training English as a second language (ESL) High school or equivalent • Job search beyond 6/12-week limit • Job readiness training beyond 6/12-week limit Hours of participation in these activities count only when the hours are added to 20 weekly average hours of countable participation in a core (fully countable or time-limited fully countable) activity.