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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: SUPERVISED JOB SEARCH Provide a summary of the State guidelines implementing supervised job search. Supervised Job Search are activities that occur in state-approved locations or systems where job-search activities are directly supervised and the timing/activities are tracked. This component requires participants to make a predetermined number of inquiries to prospective employers over a specified period of time. Examples of state approved locations may include but are not limited to American Job Centers (A.J.C’s), Public Libraries, Employment Service Organizations (E.S.O’s), 50-50 Providers and use of software/electronic platforms which track & time job search activities. Supervised Job Search may be self- paced and can occur remotely or in person, but engagement with case management for review has to occur at least monthly. Supervised Job search activities must have a direct link to increase employment opportunities. Describe the direct path to employment. All Supervised Job search activities must have a direct link to increase employment opportunities. The criteria to assign clients to supervised Job Search is based on evaluating that a reasonable success will be achieved in obtaining successful employment. Employment Service Workers (ESW) assess the assignment of each person's suitability for different jobs based on Labor Market Information (LMI) and developing sector strategy approaches to increasing a deep understanding of the interrelationships between business competitiveness and the workforce needs of the targeted industry. The goal of supervised job search should be to prepare for specific in-demand-high wage occupations. Supervised Job Search should be focused on helping clients identify personal goals, overcome personal barriers and develop leadership skills leading to the effective identification of employment opportunities. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans 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. 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 54/86