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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. As indicated in the Target Population section, individuals who are subject to SNAP work requirements may be assigned to an internship (WBLI) based upon the district’s determination that participation in such program is necessary or otherwise appropriate to enable the participant to obtain employment or upgrade skills to secure a better job. For participation in WBLI to be approved, the Employment Unit worker/contracted provider staff member must ensure that: • The goals in the participant's employment plan are consistent with the assignment. • The participant can meet the requirements for admission into the program. • There is a reasonable expectation that the participant will complete the program based on their current assessment and all factors examined through the assessment process. Individuals who are subject to SNAP work requirements may be assigned to an internship as deemed appropriate by the district and contracted providers. When determining assignments to internship, the Employment Unit worker/contracted provider staff considers the following: • information collected during the assessment including, at a minimum, a review of the individual’s: o education level, including literacy and English language proficiency; o basic skills proficiency; o child care and other supportive service needs; o skills and prior work experience; o prior participation in education and training; o training and vocational interests; and, o family circumstances, including any special needs of a 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 91/312