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Explain the participant's next step to access the program. Next steps after referral vary across the state with each of the 32 E&T agencies. The most common next step is for the participant to complete an initial assessment (phone, in-person, virtually) with the ESW. Next steps, assessment date & time, and additional information needed is always communicated to the participant prior to the scheduled assessment. The assessment must include the following: • An identification and evaluation of the participant’s work history, occupational skills, education and training and a determination of the individuals’ ability to read and write English. • An identification of the participant’s employment goal(s). • A detailed evaluation of supportive service needs. The SNAP E&T worker must inform the participant of the following information: • Program goal and requirements, including an explanation of responsibilities and expectations. • That failure to comply, without good cause, with program requirements will result in closure of the SNAP E&T case and termination of supportive services. • Offer an opportunity for the SNAP E&T participant to register through the Virginia Career Works Portal at https://va-career-works.myjourney.com. The SNAP E&T worker must also document VaCMS and the referral portal regarding the registration offer and instances when the client declines the registration offer. SNAP E&T worker must develop a written Plan of Participation with the participant, recording the outcome of the assessment which includes: • The component to which the participant is assigned. • Specific responsibilities of the participant and the agency, including, but not limited to, the expected levels of participation, attendance and/or the requirement to return information to the SNAP E&T worker and report changes which impact employment and/or participation • Component begin and end dates. • Description of the supportive services needed by the participant to carry out the assignment. 1/29/26, 10:25 AM State Plan VA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-vafy26stateplan//index.html 25/86