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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB SEARCH TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Job Search Training is a component that enhances a participant’s job readiness by teaching and/or enhancing job seeking techniques, increasing job search motivation, and self-confidence to ensure job readiness and employment. Job Search activities may include, but are not limited to: • Assessments of employability • Crafting resumes • Access to job placement services • Guidance and assistance in job pursuit • Workshops focusing on workplace etiquette • Strategic career planning Job Search Training (JST) providers will: • Accept only SNAP E&T participants referred by the State agency. • Conduct an employability assessment at program entry. • Provide structured JST services such as resume writing, interview preparation, and job application assistance. • Document hours and attendance and submit monthly reports to the State agency. • Inform participants of available supportive services. • Ensure compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination, SNAP E&T, and data reporting requirements. • Direct Service Expectation: Contracted providers or their approved subcontractors are expected to do the work themselves and directly deliver the majority of services. Providers acting only as pass-throughs are not consistent with the intent of SNAP E&T, unless otherwise approved by the State Agency in the provider’s work plan and/or contract. Level of Effort Job Search Training is not intended to be a long-term activity. The duration of JST is limited to a maximum of 16 weeks. Participation is expected to include regular structured activities such as workshops, applications, and supervised training sessions. Attendance must be documented and tied to progress toward employability. 1/29/26, 9:31 AM State Plan OK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-okfy26stateplan//index.html 58/156