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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: PRE-APPRENTICESHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Registered pre-apprenticeships (RPAs) that expand participants’ career pathway opportunities with industry-based training and classroom instruction, preparing individuals to enter and succeed in registered apprenticeships (RAs) or other unsubsidized employment. RPAs are typically conducted in a classroom setting, with participants also experiencing simulated job environments to gain relevant hands-on experience. ABAWDs are advised that they may appropriately combine this component with up to 10 hours/week of job search and/or job search training to meet the ABAWD work requirement. Is this component subsidized by SNAP E&T? Subsidized Unsubsidized Both subsidized and unsubsidized Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless 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. Each contracted partner has specific criteria for admission into their program that align with labor market demand. For example, completion of high school; verification of literacy or numeracy levels; or, in limited instances, criminal history requirements. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 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 55/386