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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). OK SNAP Works' strategic priorities are in alignment with the Governor's Council for Workforce and Economic Development strategic plan Impact Goals. GCWED Impact Goal 1 aims to increase the Oklahoma labor force participation rate. OK SNAP Works assists GCWED’s plan with partner’s scalable career pathways, increased internship and apprenticeship opportunities, and marketing materials that promote our joint efforts. GCWED Impact Goal 2 is to create new private sector jobs with an average salary of $55,000 per year or higher. OK SNAP Works assists by increasing the percent of Oklahomans with post-high school skills credentials. Impact Goal 3 is to achieve top ten status (currently 29th) in national unemployment rate. OK SNAP Works partners increase internship and apprenticeship opportunities, increase data sharing among partners, and focus career pathways on state and regional business and skills requirements. Impact Goal 4 is increased effectiveness in serving employers. OK SNAP Works contributes by establishing partnerships in each planning region, partners engage businesses in program design, tailor curricula to accommodate changing business needs, and diversify funding sources. The link to the strategic plan is below. https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/workforce/documents/gcwed/GCWEDStrategic-Plan.pdf In addition, OK SNAP Works joined the Real Change Coalition, a grassroots effort of local agencies aiming to reduce traditional obstacles to employment. Some E&T partners (such as TEEM and Goodwill) are members, with other potential partners such as Diversion Hub participating. The RCC also partners with local employers, so see what barriers job applicants have and how they can assist with the hiring & OJT side by adapting our program to employer needs. Is SNAP E&T included as a partner in the State's WIOA Combined Plan? Yes No Describe how the State agency is coordinating with TANF/GA programs, services, partners, and/or activities. Describe any TANF/GA special initiatives targeting specific populations and any actions taken to coordinate with these efforts. In the past couple of years, both TANF and OK SNAP Works were under the same Deputy Director. In February 2025, a division reorganization separated TANF and OK SNAP Works. Now SNAP and OK SNAP Works are under the same Deputy Director. However, this does not change the coordination with TANF. The Program Administrator of OK SNAP Works and the Deputy Director of TANF meet monthly with the Work Ready leadership team as well as with AFS leadership. WorkReady is a big support of TANF and has a couple of programs with OK SNAP Works. Along with these monthly meetings, the PA and Deputy Director work closely in the office and share information as it is gained. This coordination still allows our State agency to actively coordinate with TANF through a structured approach that emphasizes collaboration and communication. We ensure alignment of services, resources, and activities to maximize support for our community's most vulnerable populations. Describe how the State agency is coordinating its SNAP E&T program with any other Federal or State employment program (e.g. HUD, child support, re-entry, refugee services). Per changes due to the HR1 and the citizen alien requirements, OK SNAP Works is no longer coordinating with the Refugee Team that is housed under OKDHS. 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 9/156