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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. This component helps participants gain academic and technical knowledge and skills needed to obtain industry-recognized credentials that allow them to better compete in the job market. EPC activities and services are provided through the One-Stop system, community/technical colleges, and/or community-based organizations. Approved CTE activities are thoroughly evaluated and must directly enhance participants’ employability and be aligned with local labor market needs and identified in-demand occupations. TN employs the following CTE standards: - Training programs must be 2.5 years or less. TN SNAP E&T cannot support bachelor’s degree programs at this time. - Training must lead to an industry recognized credential, license, or certificate. - Trainings to include tuition and other required costs should be approved on the Eligible Training Provider Lists. -- For training programs provided by a Tennessee College of Applied Technology or Community College that are approved by Local Workforce Development Boards and appear on TDLWD’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), tuition and any required school costs not supported via any other funding streams will be supported by one or more of the following: 100% funds (tuition only), 50/50 funds, braided funding under WIOA programs, or a TPP with CTE as an approved activity. Once the allocated state funding is exhausted, participants will be referred to any other funding source that can be identified. SNAP E&T enrolled individuals will be eligible for up to $1,000 towards tuition and other required training costs per training term as funding level allows. - For other training programs that are approved by the Local Workforce Board and appear on the ETPL, SNAP E&T state funds will support and/or share with Title I the participant cost of required book, tools, uniforms, and equipment up to $1,000 approved per training term as funding allows. - TPP’s with approved CTE programs will cover costs as outlined in their approved scope of work. - To assist participants who need to take an entry-level employment opportunity as a first step towards self- sufficiency, TPP will provide approved CTE training with the below parameters: -- Training is approved by TDWLD in the Scope of Work. -- Industry credential will be earned upon completion. -- Participant agrees to seek employment in that field. -- Assessment/IEP documents how the training connects them to their employment goal. - For the TN Rural Health Initiative programs, SNAP E&T will support up to $1,000 in tuition and required costs that is not funded by another source. - For vocational training programs approved under the Adult Education division, SNAP E&T will support up to $1,000 in tuition and required costs that is not funded by another source. - ETPL Programs for truck driving and Certified Nursing Assistant: SNAP E&T will support up to $1,000 in both tuition and required costs. Eligible participants receive individualized case management through co-enrollment in WIOA Adult/WIOA Youth programming or by the contracted TPP. Training and participant support costs for SNAP E&T/WIOA Title I co-enrollees are shared across both programs. SNAP E&T funding provides transportation assistance or works with WIOA Title I to provide that support for co-enrolled participants. If needed, a referral to TDHS for childcare assistance is provided but no E&T funds are used. 1/29/26, 10:22 AM State Plan TN FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-tnfy26stateplan//index.html 54/108