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119 (B) Coordinate with Work Force Development staff and employers to develop part-time and full-time employment for their clients;

(C) Coordinate with Work Force Development staff, employers and local training providers to develop needed training opportunities for in-demand jobs;

(D) Establish and maintain partnerships with the community, business, education, faith organizations and other leaders to facilitate communication, coordination and collaborative efforts;

(E) Track, collect, compile, analyze, interpret and incorporate findings of local economic and labor market information in efforts to identify jobs in demand, occupational requirements, hiring trends and employment opportunities for their clients.

(F) Assist Third Party Reimbursement Program (TPRP) providers (SNAP2WORK) with case management, support services, technical assistance and tracking of SNAP client participation.

(G) Provide case management which includes assessment, planning, coordination, monitoring SNAP E&T activities, follow-up, and evaluation of options and resources to meet a participant’s employment and training needs.

9 . 4 S N A P E M P L O Y M E N T A N D T R A I N I N G ( E & T ) P R O G R A M C O M P O N E N T S The following outlines information for the specific components offered in the SNAP E&T Program:

1. Vocational Training

This component provides vocational training or equivalent knowledge and skills required in a specific occupational area. DSS has entered into agreements with technical colleges, community- based organizations and for-profit agencies serving the state to provide a variety of services including assessment, case management, and employment-focused vocational training opportunities to SNAP E&T Program participants. The focus of the Vocational Training component will be the “Quick Jobs” program and other similar certificate and non-certificate programs which allow participants to quickly obtain skills matching the needs of local businesses and industries. Quick Jobs and other certificate programs have been developed for fields where job growth is expected and in consultation with local employers. The Quick Jobs program offers training and certifications with most courses lasting three months or less, but all courses last less than one year. Examples of Quick Jobs certificate and non-certificate programs include welding, manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, customer relations, veterinary assistant, and basic construction skills.