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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB SEARCH TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. JST (OTDA refers to this as Job Readiness Assistance) helps participants prepare for employment through training in areas such as employers’ expectations, career exploration, appropriate behavior, personal appearance, job application and résumé writing, job interviewing techniques, job seeking skills, and budgeting/financial literacy. These activities will provide participants the opportunity to contact prospective employers. JST may be provided directly by the district or through service contracts with public, private, for- profit, or nonprofit organizations. Costs may be reimbursed on a cost or performance basis, as determined appropriate by the district. JST services may also be provided through WIOA. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Eligible youth History of substance use Homeless Limited English proficiency Limited work history or poor work habits Low literacy Mental health obstacles No high school diploma Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans Work limitations Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. 1/29/26, 9:29 AM State Plan NY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nyfy26stateplan//index.html 66/312