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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. This component is available to individuals subject to SNAP work requirements. Specific criteria may be established by districts depending on the nature of the work to be performed upon assignment. As indicated in the Target Population section, transitional jobs (WBLTJ) are intended for those individuals with barriers to employment who are chronically unemployed or have inconsistent work history. An assignment to WBLTJ is based upon the district’s determination that participation in such program is necessary or otherwise appropriate to enable the participant to obtain employment. For participation in WBLTJ 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. When determining assignments to Transitional Jobs, 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: 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 99/312