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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Organized training at the post-secondary level which provides individuals with the academic and technical knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for further education and for careers in current or emerging employment sectors. Programs are primarily designed for those who are beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance. Such programs should be employer-driven and may lead to certificates or credentials. Examples of some Career and Technical Education pathways available in Oregon include: Welding, Maritime Welding, Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Facilities Maintenance, Healthcare Careers, Building and Construction Technology, Project Management Professional, Computer Science, Multimedia and Pharmacy Technician. 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. 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 96/378