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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: APPRENTICESHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Apprenticeship provides a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction in which individuals learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a skilled occupation, which does not include subsidized wages. Programs are competitive and include an application process and committee approval. Apprenticeship programs can be sponsored by individual employers, joint employers, and labor groups, and/or employer associations. Apprenticeships are strongly recommended to be certified by the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). Apprenticeship programs are generally two to four years long and usually result in a journey level certification. Examples of Apprenticeship programs include Transportation Specialist, Inside Wire Electrician, Plumber, and Sheet Metal. Is this component subsidized by SNAP E&T? Subsidized Unsubsidized Both subsidized and unsubsidized Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Age 16 to 17 with parent permission Anyone ages 18 and above Homeless Individuals receiving SNAP and not TANF Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans 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. 1/29/26, 9:33 AM State Plan OR FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-orfy26stateplan//index.html 108/378