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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB RETENTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Participants that have obtained a position as a result of E&T services will be tracked for a period of not less than 30 days and not more than 180 days to verify that they are remaining employed. Those who experience conflict or difficulty or require additional support, will be provided with case management, coaching and other supports to help them remain employed. Job retention is now 180 days as demonstration waiver was approved April 2024. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) 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. Any participant that obtained employment as a result of E&T services is allowed to enroll in Job Retention, if offered at their training provider. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 545 1/29/26, 9:35 AM State Plan RI FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-rify26stateplan//index.html 40/89