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After referral, what additional steps does the E&T participant take to access the program? Select all that apply. Assessment Orientation Meet with case manager Other Is orientation mandatory? Yes No Who runs the orientation? Select all that apply. State Agency Intermediary E&T Provider County or Local Office How is the orientation conducted? Select all that apply. In Person Virtually Online Self-Paced Other What happens during the orientation? After a client is referred to the E&T program, they must participate in an orientation conducted by the local E&T coordinator. Group orientations (in-person) are scheduled at least monthly in each county of the state. Individual orientations are also scheduled based on the needs of the clients. Individual orientations can be conducted in-person or virtually. During the orientation, the coordinator provides an overview of the E&T program (i.e. available training/employment opportunities & supportive services). They provide some work readiness training. Guest speakers from other training programs, state agencies or employers may attend these orientations in order to provide information about their programs. The coordinator works one-on-one with the clients in order to complete their assessments and employment 1/29/26, 9:36 AM State Plan SC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-scfy26stateplan//index.html 25/125