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SUMMARY OF PROGRAM Provide the vision and mission of the State E&T program. In addition, describe how your State agency's E&T program meets the purpose of E&T which is to: Increase the ability of SNAP participants to obtain regular employment Meet State or local workforce needs DHS’s mission is to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvania’s individuals and families. We promote opportunities for independence through services and supports while demonstrating accountability for taxpayer resources. Pennsylvania will continue to offer a voluntary SNAP E&T program in Federal FY 2026. Pennsylvania’s SNAP E&T program increases the ability of SNAP participants to obtain employment by providing targeted investments in vocational trainings and other workforce services in in-demand industries (including but not limited to healthcare, building trades, and hospitality), while empowering each participant to choose their desired career path. Is the State’s E&T program administered at the State or county level? State County Provide the web addresses (URLs) of State E&T policy resources used such as handbooks and State administrative code, if available. Enter a single URL per row. URL Resource Type Link to resource Pennsylvania SNAP Handbook Chapter 535 Link to resource 55 Pa. Code 165 Link to resource Pennsylvania DHS Employment and Training Website Link to resource Pennsylvania DHS Employment and Training Providers Interactive Map 1/29/26, 9:34 AM State Plan PA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-pafy26stateplan//index.html 2/386