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CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION WITH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM State agencies must design the E&T program in consultation with the State workforce development board and operate the E&T program through the statewide workforce development system (7 CFR 273.7(c)(5)). The goal of this section is to explain the relationship between the State agency and other organizations it plans to consult and coordinate with for the provision of services, including organizations in the statewide workforce development system. The statewide workforce development system refers to a network of providers, which may include government and the public sector; community-based organizations and non-profits; employers and industry; occupational training providers; and post-secondary institutions, such as community colleges. Please note the State workforce development board is an entity that establishes Regional strategic plans and sets funding priorities for their area. They are distinct from State workforce agencies. Consultation Consultation with the workforce development system generally includes discussions to learn about services provided in the community and how each organization functions and coordinates with others in the community. State agencies can demonstrate they consulted with their State workforce development board by noting the dates of conversations, who they spoke with, what they spoke about, and how they incorporated this information into the design of their E&T program. Did the State agency consult the State workforce development board? Yes No Describe how the State agency consulted with the State workforce development board in designing its SNAP E&T program. Include the names, dates and outcomes of the consultation. Date State Workforce Development Board Name Title(s) of Person Consulted Outcome of Consultation 08/06/2025 Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board James Martini, Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board Executive Director On August 8th Secretary of Human Services, Valerie Arkoosh (via Jolene Reid) met with Pennsylvania's Workforce Development Board to discuss the SNAP Employment and Training state plan. The workforce board approved the plan and expressed eagerness to continue future consultations. Coordination Coordination with the workforce development system consists of efforts to partner with workforce providers to directly serve SNAP E&T participants or to align the flow or types of services offered across programs. Describe any special State initiatives (i.e. Governor-initiated or through State legislation) that include SNAP E&T. Describe any efforts taken by the State agency to coordinate these programs, services, partners, and/or activities with the State's E&T program. The KEYS (Keystone Education Yields Success) E&T program is a collaboration between the Department and the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges which was codified in 2004 and updated in 2015. KEYS offers career counseling, tutoring and academic supports to those who are eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and who are enrolled in a degree program at one of the 14 community colleges in PA, a career or technical school registered with the Department of Education, or a PASSHE University. Describe the extent to which the State agency is carrying out SNAP E&T programs in coordination with title I programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Department partners with each of the 23 workforce boards to deliver services for SNAP E&T participants through the Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) centers across all 67 commonwealth counties. EARN is designed to provide a range of services to meet individuals’ needs, including co-enrolling participants in title I programming when applicable. 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 4/386