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Will the participants interact with industry professionals in a real-world setting? Yes No What is the source for the non-federal share of the SWBL activity? State and Private funds Were employers or industry sector representatives consulted in the design and training curriculum? Yes No Does the provider use a curriculum that includes career-training objectives that the participant is expected to learn and be able to do by the completion of the training? Yes No Are employers or industry professionals involved in the development and/or execution of the training element of the activity? Yes No Are the training objectives provided to the participant? Yes, by the Provider Yes, by Employer of Record No Is there a process for the provider/employer of record to give feedback to the participant on their progress toward meeting the training objective? Yes No Provide a brief explanation that describes how the provider focuses on moving participants promptly into regular, unsubsidized employment. ACE will contact partners and business who have openings prior to participants completing course to engage in any necessary training or skills the employer may value in addition to trainings offered. Upon Completion of the program, ACE will contact employers who offer Weatherization and General Contracting services, including those who offered hands on training and suggestions of additional trainings. Job Offers are dependent on participant and available job openings at partner sites. Employees could be placed at Simplex, ACE Weatherization, Community Action Agencies with Weatherization Departments and other private business who have expressed an interest in our applicants and have available job openings. 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 291/386