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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: INTERNSHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The Internship component is a planned, structured learning experience that takes place in a workplace for a limited period of time. Unsubsidized Internships do not include subsidized wages, while Subsidized Employment Internships do include subsidized wages. Although not required, Internships typically follow another training program, to create a hands-on practicum. The goal of an internship is to increase occupational qualifications or to align with an educational program. Participants in this component are meant to gain exposure to a particular career. Providers have agreements with employers to ensure the quality, safety, and appropriateness of each employer and their work site. Examples of sites include: State Agencies, local medical facilities, many small businesses and community- based organizations. 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 110/378