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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: INTERNSHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. In South Dakota, internships and job shadows are included as part of WIOA Work Experience. Internships, or Work Experiences, provide a temporary learning experience in a workplace and are designed to help participants learn more about a career. These experiences are planned, structured learning experiences in a workplace for a limited period. They provide participants with opportunities for skill development and include academic and occupational education. Job shadows are provided as a career exploration tool for participants, allowing an opportunity for one-on-one time with an employee. It allows a participant to explore career compatibility and responsibilities in careers of interest. The participant observes daily activities and has an opportunity to ask questions about the job and the industry. Participants involved in a WIOA Work Experience, are provided supervision and training by an employer. Participants gain a clear understanding of what the career looks like and what skills are required to work in that industry. WIOA Work Experiences adhere to the WIOA policy located on the DLR website referenced in operations. 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. 18-21 year old head of households ABAWDs 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. Skills, knowledge or experience required depends on the specific Work Experience. Employment Specialists evaluate appropriate job shadows and Work Experience opportunities through Employability Assessments. The assessment process may identify skill development needs that are addressed prior to or concurrently with a Work Experience. Often, completing GED, attending work-readiness workshops and basic skill building activities may be part of participation in this component. 1/29/26, 9:37 AM State Plan SD FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-sdfy26stateplan//index.html 58/84