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Describe any special State initiatives (i.e. Governor-initiated or through State legislation) that include SNAP E&T. Describe any efforts taken by the State agency to coordinate these programs, services, partners, and/or activities with the State's E&T program. We continue to coordinate with our Workforce Development Division, and Workforce Development Board to address local areas of concern. Our focus has been on on specific job trends in Utah and how this data can help us better serve our E&T customers. Our goal is to provide the necessary services to enhance job opportunities for our E&T customers throughout Utah Describe the extent to which the State agency is carrying out SNAP E&T programs in coordination with title I programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Citizens of Utah may apply for WIOA career and training services provided through the Workforce Development Division of DWS. SNAP E&T participants may be referred to WIOA if they need additional assistance with training or other career services. SNAP E&T and WIOA are both provided by Workforce Services which allows for ongoing coordination and collaboration between case managers and is beneficial for participants. If it is determined that a SNAP E&T participant would benefit more from WIOA services, the assigned E&T employment counselor would refer the SNAP E&T participant to an employment counselor assigned to handle WIOA career and training services. Once the individual becomes a WIOA participant they are no longer a SNAP E&T participant due to enrollment in a partner program, which is a state E&T exemption. The eligibility system, eREP, will be updated with the correct coding for WIOA participation and the individual will no longer be required to complete the state's required E&T program. Is SNAP E&T included as a partner in the State's WIOA Combined Plan? Yes No Describe how the State agency is coordinating with TANF/GA programs, services, partners, and/or activities. Describe any TANF/GA special initiatives targeting specific populations and any actions taken to coordinate with these efforts. DWS Workforce Development Division administers the Utah Family Employment Program (FEP) serving TANF recipients. FEP activities for customers include developing an employment plan which focuses on training in self-esteem, job search, community work experience, adult education, and other related employment activities. SNAP recipients enrolled in FEP are exempt from E&T. E&T funds are not used in FEP training activities. DWS also administers the Utah General Assistance Program (GA) serving individuals without dependent children who are unable to work. SNAP recipients enrolled in GA are exempt from E&T because of their inability to work. GA recipients are unable to work in any occupation, therefore, are not appropriate to participate in job search activities related to E&T. Describe how the State agency is coordinating its SNAP E&T program with any other Federal or State employment program (e.g. HUD, child support, re-entry, refugee services). DWS also administers the Refugee Cash Assistance Program (RCA) serving refugee parents with dependent children. RCA activities include developing an employment plan which focuses on training in English as a Second Language (ESL), job search, community work experience, adult education, and other related 1/29/26, 10:24 AM State Plan UT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-utfy26stateplan//index.html 7/56