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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: WORK READINESS TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Job Readiness Training, specifically, is tailored to the individual needs of the participant as much as possible, and may include career assessment, classroom instruction, job development and placement services, and information on how to identify and overcome barriers to employment. The activities are designed to expand the employability potential by ensuring that participants are becoming familiar with general workplace expectations and exhibit behavior and attitudes necessary to compete successfully in the labor market. Job Readiness Training Activities may include, but are not limited to the following: • Identifying and overcoming personal barriers to employment; • Building self-confidence and self-promotion; • Good grooming and dress techniques; • Managing time, money, and household budgets; • Obtaining proper dependent care and supervision of dependents while working; • Conducting self-assessments to determine employment options and training needs; • Learning and using good interviewing techniques; • Understanding employer expectations; • Understanding benefits, taxes, deductions, and hospitalization policies; • Being prompt and punctual for work; • Accepting supervision positively; • Relating to other employees; or • Retaining the job as a step toward security and independence. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs County Defined Underemployed 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. Individuals who express interest, need, and capability are aided in seeking appropriate available schooling. The specific requirements for individuals participating in this component are determined by the county agency. Criteria could include clients who are ready to work but could benefit from enhanced techniques related to seeking employment or individuals may benefit from additional "soft skills" training. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 1/29/26, 9:30 AM State Plan OH FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ohfy26stateplan//index.html 88/121