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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: WORK ACTIVITY Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The Work Activity (Work Experience) component is being offered in order to enhance the employability of E&T Program participants. This activity is designed to increase a participant’s job skills by providing actual work experience and/or training opportunities. SNAP E&T participants can volunteer to work in any agency or organization to gain work experience. Placements are made at public and private sector employers as well as for-profit agencies. Examples of these placements include clerical, janitorial, and grounds keepers. SNAP clients may participate in the work experience component for up to 20 hours a week. Exact hours worked are based on the clients’ SNAP benefits divided by minimum wage (currently $7.25). 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. Individuals referred to this work activity component may be in need of training or are re-entering the job market after a long absence. They must have the ability to follow instructions, good communication skills, demonstrated soft skills and the desire to learn new skills as a volunteer. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 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 60/125