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SUMMARY OF PROGRAM Provide the vision and mission of the State E&T program. In addition, describe how your State agency's E&T program meets the purpose of E&T which is to: Increase the ability of SNAP participants to obtain regular employment Meet State or local workforce needs Vision: To empower individuals and families receiving SNAP benefits to achieve economic self-sufficiency through education, training, and employment opportunities. Mission: Virginia's SNAP E&T program mission is to empower SNAP participants by equipping them with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to obtain and maintain regular employment. By addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of participants, the program seeks to break the cycle of poverty and promote self-sufficiency. Specifically designed for SNAP recipients, Virginia’s SNAP E&T program aims to enhance their employability and increase their chances of securing regular employment through several key strategies: • Skill Development and Training • Job Search Assistance • Work Experience Programs • Career Counseling • Supportive Services • Partnerships with Employers • Monitoring and Follow-up The SNAP E&T Program creates direct pipelines of skilled workforce through strategic programming that meets business and industry needs at the local, regional, and state level. Virginia places high importance on creating a living-wage, family sustaining career paths for all SNAP participants. SNAP E&T providers have direct relationships with employers that result in SNAP participant placement into unsubsidized employment. Is the State’s E&T program administered at the State or county level? State County Describe how counties share information with the State agency. The Virginia SNAP E&T Program is state-supervised and locally administered at 32 of the 120 localities within the Commonwealth. Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) have flexibility in their SNAP E&T program design and determination of which components are offered to participants. LDSS’ are required to submit a local Employment and Training Plan with clearly delineated sections regarding administration of SNAP E&T. Local plans must be approved by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). Describe how the State agency monitors county operations. 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 3/86