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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 (JST) is a component which strives to enhance the job search skills of participants by providing individualized supports in which a job seeker is guided and supported in all aspects of job readiness preparation and job search techniques. Services include a focus on work readiness skills, job seeking techniques, interview skills, resume writing, skill building to increase motivation, self- confidence and time management and job placement assistant. Supports also include assessing participant’s needs and barriers to employment and continually advising them on available resources as well as training, career opportunities, and job search support activities. 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. Criteria for participation For the SNAP E&T Program, participants must: • Be receiving SNAP and not TANF. • Be age 16 or 17 and head of household on the SNAP case or have a signed release from their parent/guardian on file. • Be 18 years old or older. • Complete an assessment and establish a case plan. This component must support and align with the participant’s expressed employment goals. 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 84/378