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SUNY/OTDA Collaboration Following the enactment of the legislative changes introduced to districts via 23-ADM-09 - Post-Secondary Education Work Activity Amendments to Social Services Law (SSL) as Authorized in the 2023-24 State Budget OTDA and SUNY started a conversation about SUNY’s program designed to assist low-income students achieve two- and four-year degrees. The Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program supports students in two-year programs, and the Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program supports students in four-year programs. Due to its success, SUNY ASAP|ACE recently expanded to additional 9 campuses and is expected to serve students at 34 SUNY campuses in Fall 2025 with 14 current partner campuses also adding spots to serve more students. SUNY ASAP|ACE offers enhanced academic advising, convenient scheduling, and a variety of supportive services intended to help eligible low-income students stay on track and graduate on time. As a result of OTDA’s meeting with SUNY Administration in 2024, SUNY campus advisors have been reaching out to their respective local social services districts to share information about their programs, discuss opportunities for partnership, and coordinate referrals and services. Regional Business Service Teams (RBSTs) in New York State’s Ten Labor Market Regions OTDA continues to actively encourage local district staff to participate in the regularly scheduled quarterly RBST meetings for their respective region. During these meetings, RBSTs share and coordinate workforce intelligence including: • Initiatives/strategies for stable or emerging and retracting sectors in the region; • Relationships relevant to advancing workforce strategies in the region’s sectors; • Talent pipelines and career pathway opportunities, including but not limited to, pipeline development for alignment with difficult to fill occupations and engagement with the State University of New York (SUNY), the City University of New York (CUNY) educational systems, and training providers; and • Services to businesses, including job postings, career fairs/customer recruitments, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and Apprenticeships. As part of this initiative, RSBT members including local districts are able to strengthen interagency alliances, collaborate with Local Workforce Development Boards, and identify projects that address each region’s workforce needs. Local district staff participation in these meetings has helped districts bolster their connections with stakeholders within the broader workforce development community. In addition, all Job Skills Training opportunities offered through Venture V are coordinated with the Local Workforce Development Board through review by the Board and completion of a Certification Approval Form. Describe the extent to which the State agency is carrying out SNAP E&T programs in coordination with title I programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). NYS has successfully integrated a variety of State and locally developed employment programs within a consistent statewide framework. OTDA encourages local entities, including districts, to closely coordinate employment services and to make use of available resources in the community, including any training that may be available through the area Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners. Through the implementation of WIOA, at the State and local level, NYS has a responsive system of education and training agencies to meet the needs of job seekers and employers. The PA and SNAP E&T programs collaborate with providers of services funded through WIOA to help program participants receive appropriate services to support job placement and retention focusing on in-demand and emerging industries and occupations in each local area. In addition, all Job Skills Training opportunities offered through Venture V are coordinated with the Local Workforce Development Board through review by the Board and completion of a Certification Approval Form. 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 8/312